Date on Honors Thesis
Spring 4-27-2022
Major
Economics
Minor
Mathematics
Examining Committee Member
Dr. Simone Silva, Advisor
Examining Committee Member
Mr. Jordan Smith, Committee Member
Examining Committee Member
Dr. Beau Sauley, Committee Member
Abstract/Description
The effect of political leanings on the pandemic outcomes, both in terms of the COVID-19 cases and death totals and the extent that the pandemic affected the economy, is the analysis of interest. The literature indicates a relationship between political leanings and the COVID-19 response. Data is gathered from a variety of sources, and a series of regressions are performed to analyze several control variables and determine their significance. The results indicate a relationship between political leanings and COVID-19 outcomes. However, results regarding the effects of politics on the economy are less clear. Possible explanations are provided for the results.
Recommended Citation
Clark, Garrett, "The Political Pandemic: The Relationship Between Political Leanings, COVID-19, and the Economy in 2020" (2022). Honors College Theses. 117.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/honorstheses/117
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