The Effect of Elite Polarization: A Comparative Perspective on How Party Elites Influence Attitudes and Behavior on Climate Change in the European Union

There is considerable variability in attitudes towards climate change between citizens of different countries. By using individual-level and country-level data, I examine if this variability in public opinion is partially caused by political party elites. The results show that when elites are united...

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Main Author: Jacob Sohlberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-12-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/1/39