Issue-Specific Knowledge and Citizen Coproduction: The Case of Counter-Terrorism Service

• In Event: The Influence of Knowledge, Information, and Experience on Public Support for Policy

Brief Overview

Our analysis suggests that citizens with more knowledge about the occurrences of recent terror attacks are more supportive of stricter passenger security screening procedures in airports and stricter background checks for all gun purchases.

Authors

• Youlang Zhang, Renmin University of China

• Xinsheng Liu, Texas A&M University

• Arnold Vedlitz, Texas A & M University-College Station