Tag: Trade
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The Fourth Question of Trader Preferences: How Political Leaders Can Most Effectively Communicate to Change Opinions on Trade
By Jackson Leith Abstract: Existing literature has provided insights into the who, when, and what aspects of political leaders’ ability to shape individual-level trade preferences through elite-cueing. However, little research has been conducted on the most effective communication methods for achieving this outcome. This paper aims to address this gap by examining variations in the…
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Rivalry or Revelry? Examining the Effect of Strategic Goods on Conflict Between Exporters
By Mason Blackburn Abstract: Trade is generally considered to have a pacifying effect on interstate conflict, but recent literature has identified cases where this relationship may not hold true. Moreover, there is no consensus regarding the role of economically and militarily vital strategic goods in shaping this dynamic. This study aims to contribute to this…
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Contagion by Connection: Trade Networks and Autocratic Diffusion
By La-Min Lin Abstract: Democratic diffusion, the spread of democracy among states, is well-documented while autocratic diffusion remains less explored. Existing research on democratic diffusion through trade assumes a trend of continued democratization of states in the global trade system. However, contrary to expectations of democratic diffusion theory, autocratization is happening at record levels. I…
