The impact of ballot access restrictions on electoral competition: evidence from a natural experiment

Drometer M, Rincke J (2009)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2009

Journal

Public Choice Springer Verlag (Germany)

Publisher: Springer Verlag (Germany)

Book Volume: 138

Pages Range: 461-474

Journal Issue: 3

DOI: 10.1007/s11127-008-9370-2

Abstract

Measuring the effect of ballot access restrictions on electoral competition is complicated because the stringency of ballot access regulations cannot be treated as being exogenous to candidates’ entry decisions. This paper exploits the 1968 U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike down Ohio’s ballot access law as a natural experiment to overcome the endogeneity problem. The evidence from difference-in-difference estimations suggests that the court’s decision and the accompanying sharp decrease in Ohio’s petition requirements resulted in major parties facing a significant increase in competition from third party and independent candidates.

Authors with CRIS profile

Johannes Rincke Lehrstuhl für Volkswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Wirtschaftspolitik

Involved external institutions

Münchener Gesellschaft zur Förderung der Wirtschaftswissenschaft - CESifo GmbH DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Drometer, M., & Rincke, J. (2009). The impact of ballot access restrictions on electoral competition: evidence from a natural experiment. Public Choice, 138(3), 461-474. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11127-008-9370-2

MLA:

Drometer, Marcus, and Johannes Rincke. "The impact of ballot access restrictions on electoral competition: evidence from a natural experiment." Public Choice 138.3 (2009): 461-474.

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