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Can the COVID-19 Pandemic and Oil Prices Drive the US Partisan Conflict Index?

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: This paper investigates the effect of the COVID-19 and oil prices on the US partisan conflict. Using daily data on world COVID-19 and oil prices, monthly data on the US Partisan Conflict index, and the MIDAS method, the finding suggests that both COVID-19 and oil prices mitigate US political polarization. The finding implies that political leaders aim low for partisan gains during stressful times.

Source: Energy RESEARCH LETTERS

DOI: 10.46557/001c.13144

Authors: Emmanuel Apergis, Nicholas Apergis

Institutions: University of Huddersfield, University of Derby

Language: English

Topic: Market Dynamics and Volatility

Subfield: Economics and Econometrics

Field: Economics, Econometrics and Finance

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W3036738370