We examine whether conservative politicians are less likely to support same-sex marriage when they run for office in … of the majority for the incumbent in the previous election was a strong predictor for supporting same-sex marriage. When … the majority increased by one percentage point, the likelihood of voting in favour of same-sex marriage decreased by …

We examine whether conservative politicians are less likely to support same-sex marriage when they run for office in … of the majority for the incumbent in the previous election was a strong predictor for supporting same-sex marriage. When … the majority increased by one percentage point, the likelihood of voting in favour of same-sex marriage decreased by …

A number of concepts from economic theory have been used to defend legal paternalism and legal moralism. In this paper … theory of self-ownership which places heavier emphasis on consent than utility as a proxy for social welfare. I apply the … results discussing the issue of same-sex marriage. I do not attempt to justify it on legal or moral grounds; I aim rather to …