Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5050691 Ecological Economics 2011 12 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We examine whether economic conditions affect voting on environmental legislation. ► Congressional support for the environment is reflected by members' LCV scores. ► From 1970 through 2008 LCV scores in the House/Senate rose with per capita income. ► Political responses to economic conditions varied by party.
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Macroeconomic conditions in the U.S. and congressional voting on environmental policy: 1970-2008
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