Like them Rich? Public Perceptions and Opinions of Politicians' Wealth

• In Event: Understanding Inequality through Public Opinion

Brief Overview

We seek to answer: How familiar is the populace with the wealth of their representatives? Do voters prefer wealthier politicians? Do they expect them to enact different policies, and if so, do they adjust their own preferences in turn?

Authors

• Lucia Motolinia, Washington University in St Louis

• Marko Klasnja, Georgetown University