Ain’t No Fortunate Son: The Political Calculus of Conscription
(2022)
Journal Article
Atkinson, D. B., & Fahey, K. (2022). Ain’t No Fortunate Son: The Political Calculus of Conscription. Political Research Quarterly, 76(3), 1151-1167. https://doi.org/10.1177/10659129221119753
Do the electoral incentives of political leaders influence who is compelled to serve in the military? We argue that conscription policy is designed by political actors who care about winning elections. In wartime, politicians face the twin threats of... Read More about Ain’t No Fortunate Son: The Political Calculus of Conscription.