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A Spatial Analysis of Delegate Voting at the Constitutional Convention.
- Source :
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Journal of Economic History . Jun2013, Vol. 73 Issue 2, p407-444. 38p. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Previous studies of the U.S. Constitutional Convention have relied on votes recorded for the state blocs or a relatively small number of delegate votes. We construct a new data set covering delegate votes on over 600 substantive roll calls, and use the data in several ways. First, we estimate a single dimensional position for the delegates which reflects their overall voting patterns. Next, we explain these positions using a variety of delegate and constituent variables. Finally, we suggest a method for identifying state and floor medians, which can be used to predict equilibrium outcomes at the Convention. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00220507
- Volume :
- 73
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Economic History
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 87730717
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1017/S0022050713000314