On the Validity of the Regression Discontinuity Design for Estimating Electoral Effects: New Evidence from Over 40,000 Close Races

The regression discontinuity (RD) design is a valuable tool for identifying electoral effects, but this design is only effective when relevant actors do not have precise control over election results. Several recent papers contend that such precise control is possible in large elections, pointing ou...

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Published in:	American journal of political science Vol. 59; no. 1; pp. 259 - 274
Main Authors:	Eggers, Andrew C., Fowler, Anthony, Hainmueller, Jens, Hall, Andrew B., Snyder Jr, James M.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.01.2015 Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
Subjects:	AJPS WORKSHOP Best practice Discontinuity Effects Election results Elections Electoral College Electoral systems Incumbency Incumbents Legislative Bodies Legislatures Local elections Lower houses Mayors P values Parliamentary elections Parliaments Political campaigns Political candidates Political parties Political representation Political succession Presidential elections Race Time Periods U.S.A United States of America Voting
ISSN:	0092-5853, 1540-5907
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