This paper examines the relationship between state party politics and the economic performance of the state over six four-year periods covering the years 1978 to 2002. Novel features include that the study: examines the role of party control in a panel; it examines the effects of political...

This paper examines cross-state differences in the responsiveness of per capita state and local revenues to changes in factors that determine these revenues. Our model proceeds from two intuitive points of departure. First, because of differing tastes and attitudes among the population toward...

This paper examines the effect of industrial diversification on state unemployment and per capita income. Diversification may provide a form of employment insurance to states during cyclic downturns. Thus well diversified states should experience lower unemployment. To the extent that...