International Trade and Public Opinion
Advisor Information
Gregory Petrow
Location
Milo Bail Student Center Ballroom
Presentation Type
Poster
Start Date
8-3-2013 9:00 AM
End Date
8-3-2013 12:00 PM
Abstract
Countless scholars and political observers celebrate our increasingly integrated world, a phenomenon referred to as globalization. A major aspect of globalization is the increase of global trade that has followed reduced trade barriers between nations. However, globalization in this respect has also cause real backlashes against it as many have been displaced from their homes and jobs, bringing economic hardships. The fact that some win from globalization and others lose, begs the question-what leads people to support or oppose increased trade? We have addressed this question on the global level. We have analyzed the Gallup World Poll, as well as, the World Values Survey to answer these questions. Our two hypotheses are as follows: First, individuals in nations that benefit more from international trade support such trade more. Second, in these nations, support for international trade leads people to approve more of their leaders. As a result of our analysis, we find among people who oppose free trade, a larger manufacturing base predicts lower regime approval. Among people who support free trade a larger manufacturing base predicts high regime approval.
International Trade and Public Opinion
Milo Bail Student Center Ballroom
Countless scholars and political observers celebrate our increasingly integrated world, a phenomenon referred to as globalization. A major aspect of globalization is the increase of global trade that has followed reduced trade barriers between nations. However, globalization in this respect has also cause real backlashes against it as many have been displaced from their homes and jobs, bringing economic hardships. The fact that some win from globalization and others lose, begs the question-what leads people to support or oppose increased trade? We have addressed this question on the global level. We have analyzed the Gallup World Poll, as well as, the World Values Survey to answer these questions. Our two hypotheses are as follows: First, individuals in nations that benefit more from international trade support such trade more. Second, in these nations, support for international trade leads people to approve more of their leaders. As a result of our analysis, we find among people who oppose free trade, a larger manufacturing base predicts lower regime approval. Among people who support free trade a larger manufacturing base predicts high regime approval.