An American Ethos: Americans' Veneration for Democracy and Capitalism

• In Event: Policy Responsiveness and Attitude Formation

Brief Overview

Compared to a series of sample drawn from the 1970s, the American public has grown less adherent to capitalist principles, more adherent to democratic principles. We consider the implications for political tolerance.

Authors

• Eric Oliver, University of Chicago

• Thomas J. Wood, Ohio State University-Main Campus