Who cares for the future? Exploring public attitudes towards the needs of future generations in Germany
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6290296 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marius R Busemeyer (0000-0003-4085-1689, University of Konstanz, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 680-705 |
| Publication date | 2024-03-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of European Public Policy (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1350-1763 • E-ISSN: 1466-4429 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13501763.2023.2165697 |
| OpenAlex | W4319833076 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 18 |
| References cited | 56 |
This paper studies the determinants of support for future generations, using novel survey data for the case of Germany. I find significant, but not overwhelming support for prioritizing the needs of future generations vs. the acute needs of present-day citizens. Moreover, individual-level and contextual factors matter too. High-income and highly educated citizens are on average more supportive of the needs of future generations, the elderly and women less so. Left-wing supporters are equally more supportive of future generations, especially supporters of the Greens and those subscribing to 'green-alternative-liberal' values. Supporters of the right-wing populist AfD are most strongly opposed. General political trust boosts support for future generations, and economically thriving local economies are associated with higher levels of support for future generations as well
Economic growth · Economics · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Public relations · Public support · Right wing · Social science · Sociology · Thriving · Climate Change Communication and Perception · Law · Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy · Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
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| Unique citing works | 18 |
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| Citations per year | 6 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 17 |