Entry:

Jacobs, Lawrence R. and Shapiro, Robert Y., Politicians Don’t Pander: Political Manipulation and the Loss of Democratic Responsiveness, Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000.


Abstract:

In non-election years, federal politicians tend to ignore public opinions when making policy decisions.

GSS Years:

1975-1994

Other Data Sets:

Gallup 1983, 1991, 1994; CBS/NYT 1993-1994

GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document:

Variable Name

Variable Label

 
 
NATHEAL

IMPROVING & PROTECTING NATIONS HEALTH

HELPSICK

SHOULD GOVT HELP PAY FOR MEDICAL CARE?