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From Polls to Policies: The Economic Impact of Elections

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  • Das, Abhirup
  • Rajan, Bhargav Raman
  • Santosh Bandi, Syam Sai
  • Udandarao, Vikranth

Abstract

Elections play an essential role in shaping domestic and global economies. This review paper examines the effect of election cycles on economic outcomes, mainly focusing on the United States while analysing other countries, including China, India, and other developing countries. The paper explores how different political strategies and policies influence economic indicators such as the Gross Domestic Product, unemployment rate, inflation, trade and nominal income. Analysis reveals that electoral pressures often drive short-term economic manipulation at the expense of long-term fiscal health. The paper states the influence of leadership changes on market volatility and trade and fiscal policies using statistical insights and models. The paper goes over the implications of elections and the need for policies prioritising long-term fiscal health over electoral gains.

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  • Das, Abhirup & Rajan, Bhargav Raman & Santosh Bandi, Syam Sai & Udandarao, Vikranth, 2025. "From Polls to Policies: The Economic Impact of Elections," MPRA Paper 123801, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    • Handle: RePEc:pra:mprapa:123801
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    Keywords

    Elections; Fiscal Health; Electoral Gain; Political Strategies; Policies; Voter Accountability;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • D72 - Microeconomics - - Analysis of Collective Decision-Making - - - Political Processes: Rent-seeking, Lobbying, Elections, Legislatures, and Voting Behavior
    • E62 - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics - - Macroeconomic Policy, Macroeconomic Aspects of Public Finance, and General Outlook - - - Fiscal Policy; Modern Monetary Theory
    • P16 - Political Economy and Comparative Economic Systems - - Capitalist Economies - - - Capitalist Institutions; Welfare State

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