Board #42 - The Border Effect: Policy Restrictiveness and Public Opinion in Nations Neighboring Conflict Zones

• In Event: 74-304 - Poster Session: Democratic Institutions, Elections & Political Behavior

Brief Overview

National asylum policy restrictiveness is heavily driven by domestic public tolerance. As public acceptance wanes, governments tighten policies- this is a political risk management strategy, making public attitude the key driver of policy evolution.

Author

• Hannah Bauknecht, University of Wisconsin, La Crosse