New Deal or Same Old Shuffle? The Distribution of New Deal Dollars Across Alabama

Authors: Couch J.F.^{1, *}; Williams P.M.¹

Source: Economics and Politics, Volume 11, Number 2, July 1999 , pp. 213-223(11)

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Abstract:

This paper examines the distribution of New Deal expenditures within the state of Alabama. Previous literature ignored within-state politics of distribution, focusing on the larger issue of distribution between states. Using previously unexploited county-level data, our results indicate that those counties whose residents enjoyed higher incomes received larger appropriations than residents of lower-income counties. In addition, evidence is presented that suggests that Alabama’s politicians’ desire for re-election helped to shape how dollars were allocated within the state.

Language: English

Document Type: Research article

Affiliations: 1: Department of Economics and Finance, University of North Alabama *

Publication date: 1999-07-01