| ID | 106933 |
| Title Proper | Playing to the home crowd |
| Other Title Information | symbolic use of economic sanctions in the United States |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Whang, Taehee |
| Publication | 2011. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Why do we observe economic sanctions despite strong doubts regarding their effectiveness? While the symbolic use of sanctions is advanced as an alternative to the instrumental use explanation, no one has assessed this alternative explanation empirically. I investigate the symbolic use of sanctions for domestic political gain in the United States, assessing in particular the effect of sanctions imposition on US presidential approval ratings. Findings suggest that policymakers benefit from imposing sanctions through increased domestic support. This domestic political gain can present policymakers with an incentive to use sanctions as a low-cost way of displaying strong leadership during international conflicts. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Studies Quarterly Vol. 55, No. 3; Sep 2011: p787-801 |
| Journal Source | International Studies Quarterly Vol. 55, No. 3; Sep 2011: p787-801 |
| Key Words | Economic Sanctions ; United States ; Economic Conditions ; International Conflicts |