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Discontent and the Left Turn in Latin America

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  • Wiesehomeier, Nina
  • Doyle, David

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The electoral success of the left across Latin America has largely been interpreted as a backlash against globalization and a manifestation of anti-market voting of citizens increasingly frustrated with their experience of representative democracy. However, studies trying to test these propositions show rather inconclusive results and face the problem of translating objective economic conditions into observable individual perceptions. This article contends that theories of subjective well-being in psychology and economics can shed light on this left turn. In particular, life satisfaction, as a manifestation of experienced utility, can help explain the electoral outcomes observed throughout the region. The findings show that support for the left is higher the more unsatisfied voters are under a right incumbent.

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  • Wiesehomeier, Nina & Doyle, David, 2013. "Discontent and the Left Turn in Latin America," Political Science Research and Methods, Cambridge University Press, vol. 1(2), pages 201-221, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:pscirm:v:1:y:2013:i:02:p:201-221_00
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