| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5061935 | Economics Letters | 2008 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We examine the relationship between terrorism and electoral accountability. We find that terror has a robust positive effect on the probability that the incumbent government is replaced. The magnitude of the effect increases with the severity of the terrorist attack.
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Authors
Martin Gassebner, Richard Jong-A-Pin, Jochen O. Mierau,