Introduction
This study investigates whether economic variables drive political approval ratings across diverse Latin American contexts.
Data & Methods
Using original survey data collected from 2015-2020 across seven countries, researchers identify how various indicators of national economy and public welfare correlate with citizens' evaluations of their governing political parties.
Key Findings
• Economic growth consistently correlated with higher approval ratings in right-leaning governments but not left-leaning ones.
• Inflation impact varied significantly by region within Latin America.
• Unemployment rates showed stronger ties to approval among urban populations.
Why It Matters
Understanding this nuanced relationship helps political analysts better predict electoral outcomes and design more effective public policy responses.
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| Do Economic Variables Drive Political Approval Ratings? Evidence from Latin America was authored by Rodrigo Vergara and Rodrigo Vergara. It was published by Springer in Pol. Behav. in 2023. |
