How partisan politics influence government policies in response to ageing populations

Partisan Bias in Factual Beliefs about Politics

Partisanship seems to affect factual beliefs about politics. For example, Republicans are more likely than Democrats to say that the deficit rose during the Clinton administration; Democrats are more likely to say that inflation rose under Reagan. What remains unclear is whether such patterns reflect differing beliefs among partisans or instead reflect a desire to praise one party or criticize ...

Politics Matters: A Response to Recent Commentaries

How to meet the challenge of ageing populations.

Officials in Government and Politics

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How Government Policies and Regulations Can Affect Dietary Choices

Regulations—regardless of whether or not they are directed specifically at the food sector—can affect the varieties and qualities of foods available for purchase, the prices consumers face, the information consumers receive about a product, and consumer confidence in the food supply. This chapter reviews four important categories of policies and regulations—farm assistance programs, food safety...