Should we conduct correspondence study field experiments with political elites?

Correspondence study field experiments with political elites are a recent addition to legislative studies research, in which unsolicited emails sent gauge their responsiveness. In this article, we discuss ethical implications. We advance from the viewpoint that correspondence involve trade-offs between costs and benefits need be carefully weighted. elaborate argument two contributions mind. First, synthesize considerations published work explore what specific how they can mitigated by experimental design. conclude worth pursuing given potential further good governance. But also distinct particularly challenging. Second, draw our own while designing comparative experiment stress challenges resulting cross-national designs. sum, aim facilitate reasoned discussion on an important methodological issue.