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Can the COVID-19 pandemic and oil prices drive the US Partisan Conflict Index?

Emmanuel Apergis, Nicholas Apergis

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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.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-4
Number of pages4
JournalEnergy Research Letters
Volume1
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 29 May 2020

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  2. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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