Genetic predictors of educational attainment and intelligence test performance predict voter turnout
Abstract
Although the genetic influence on voter turnout is substantial (typically 40–50%), the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. Across the social sciences, research suggests that ‘resources for politics’ (as indexed notably by educational attainment and intelligence test performance) constitute a central cluster of factors that predict electoral participation. Educational attainment and intelligence test performance are heritable. This suggests...
Paper Details
Title
Genetic predictors of educational attainment and intelligence test performance predict voter turnout
Published Date
Nov 9, 2020
Journal
Volume
5
Issue
2
Pages
281 - 291
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