The effects of state term limits on natural resource spending
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This paper examines how term limits operate as an institutional characteristic of state legislative branches. First, I describe the history of the term limit movement to contextualize public opinion. I then review relevant literature that explores the effects of term limits on legislatures, legislators, and legislation. The cited literature suggests that term limits may amplify decreased spending in natural resources. I test that hypothesis using two different models. The first is a linear model and the second is a difference-in-difference model. My empirical analysis suggests that term limits do decrease natural resource spending, but I cannot confirm a causal relationship. This result suggests that the effects of term limits may be more superficial than proponents and opponents suggest.
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M.S.