Not Coming to Terms: The Impact of Leadership Turnover on Trade Negotiations

• In Event: Domestic Politics and IPE Outcomes: From Trade Agreements to Sanctions

Brief Overview

Why do some trade talks fail to conclude? With original data of trade negotiations, I argue that leadership turnover in negotiating states increases the likelihood of delaying or even ending the ongoing negotiations without reaching agreements.

Author

• Huei-Jyun Ye, Binghamton University, SUNY