Why Do We Workers Vote Against Ourselves?

Introduction

Understanding how internal party divisions influence policy decisions is crucial for explaining labor market outcomes.

Data & Methods

Using survey data and regression analysis, the study examines attitudes across different partisan factions in key countries.

Key Findings

• Party loyalty often overrides class interests among voters
• Economic cleavages within parties significantly impact labor policies despite ideological alignment
• These findings challenge conventional views of how partisanship works at the voter level

Significance

These results offer new insights into political representation and suggest potential reforms to align party structures better with constituent interests.