5 Questions
What is the focus of the study?
The study focuses on geographic political representation and geographic distribution of local public goods within local jurisdictions with at-large proportional representation elections.
What does the descriptive analysis reveal about poorer neighborhoods?
The descriptive analysis reveals that poorer neighborhoods are underrepresented.
What is the relationship between local politicians and their home neighborhoods?
Local politicians have a strong support base in their home neighborhoods.
What is the causal effect of geographic representation on school closures?
Geographic representation has a causal effect on school closures. The probability of closure is cut in half when a candidate living close to the school is randomly elected.
How do high-income residents react to school closures?
High-income residents react to closures by moving away from the neighborhood, reinforcing segregation.
Test your knowledge on geographic political representation and the distribution of local public goods within local jurisdictions with at-large proportional representation elections. Explore the impact of socioeconomic factors on representation and the support base of local politicians. Learn how detailed geo-coded data on politicians, the electorate, and elementary schools can reveal disparities in representation.
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