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Abstract
Using data on Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), we examine the impact of salaries on the composition and the behavior of legislators. Employing a differences-in-differences approach, we exploit the introduction of a law that equalized MEPs’ salaries which had previously differed by as much as a factor of ten. Increasing salaries raises the fraction of MEPs who run
for reelection but decreases the quality of elected MEPs (proxied by college quality.) Salary has no discernible impact on effort or legislative output. Higher salaries induce more political competition.
for reelection but decreases the quality of elected MEPs (proxied by college quality.) Salary has no discernible impact on effort or legislative output. Higher salaries induce more political competition.
Original language | English |
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Publisher | National Bureau of Economic Research |
Number of pages | 45 |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2012 |
Bibliographical note
JEL classification: D72, D73Activities
- 1 Lecture and oral contribution
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Labor Supply of Politicians
Nikolaj Arpe Harmon (Lecturer)
Jan 2014Activity: Talk or presentation types › Lecture and oral contribution