Document Type
Discussion Paper
Publication Date
4-1-1987
CFDP Number
831
CFDP Pages
14
Abstract
In previous work I have developed an equation explaining votes for president in the United States that seems to have a remarkable predictive ability. The purpose of this paper is to update this equation through the 1984 election and then use it to predict the 1988 election.
Recommended Citation
Fair, Ray C., "The Effect of Economic Events on Votes for President: 1984 Update" (1987). Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers. 1074.
https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/cowles-discussion-paper-series/1074