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Close, polarized contests help dial up economic policy uncertainty.
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Voters on both sides are convinced their candidate will win—and that the economy will suffer if he doesn’t.
Black voters face longer waits at the polls
Free and fair elections are vital to a well-functioning democracy, but in the United States, casting a ballot costs some voters significantly more time than others.
Why partisanship affected Americans’ pandemic perceptions
The partisan divide on the threat posed by COVID-19 was reflected in individuals’ social-distancing behavior.
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