Abstract
Megaprojects are electoral magnets due to their transformative power, but they also raise strong opposition. Using a Regression Discontinuity Design, this paper assesses the impact on presidential elections of Mapuche attacks and protests at two strategic road infrastructures. Mapuche uses a repertoire of non-conventional actions in their struggle with the Chilean state seeking self-determination. Estimations reveal that attacks reduce the likelihood of victory for the governing coalition at nearby polling stations, while protests have no effect. We interpret these results as a contest in the symbolic sphere to oppose the narratives of modernity and unity that highways embody.
| Originalsprache | Englisch |
|---|---|
| Seiten (von - bis) | 371-383 |
| Seitenumfang | 13 |
| Fachzeitschrift | Cambridge Journal of Regions, Economy and Society |
| Jahrgang | 18 |
| Ausgabenummer | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publikationsstatus | Veröffentlicht - 6 März 2025 |
Fördermittel
Felipe Livert expresses his gratitude to Miriam Golden for her supervision and guidance throughout the development of the research project. Xabier Gainza would like to thank the support from the research group on Human Security, Local Human Development and International Cooperation of the Basque University System (IT1434-22). The authors are grateful to Alejandro Corvalan for sharing the Mapuche-Chilean State Conflict Events Database.
ÖFOS 2012
- 507016 Regionalökonomie
- 507011 Raumforschung
- 502027 Politische Ökonomie
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