RETRACTED: The Timing of Presidential Scandals: The Dynamics of Economics, the Media and a Divided Government

Himanshi Raizada

Political Science Department, Lamar University, Beaumont, USA.

DOI: 10.4236/ojps.2013.33014                

Abstract

Short Retraction Notice

The substantial portions of the text came from Dr. Thomas Sowers and Dr. James Nelson research, “The Economic Impact of Presidential Scandals” presented at the Southern Political Science Association’s Annual Meeting in 2004.

This article has been retracted to straighten the academic record. In making this decision the Editorial Board follows COPE's Retraction Guidelines. Aim is to promote the circulation of scientific research by offering an ideal research publication platform with due consideration of internationally accepted standards on publication ethics. The Editorial Board would like to extend its sincere apologies for any inconvenience this retraction may have caused.

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Keywords

Political Scandals; Divided Government; American Politics; American Presidential Culture; Political Economy; Political Accountability; Economic Effects

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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