UW: Research explores impact of political polarization on health and policy By Greg Hirst on February 14, 2021
Counter-protesters stand across the sidewalk from a Trump supporter before the start of a rally for Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz on Friday, Jan. 28, 2021, in Cheyenne. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City)
CASPER, Wyo Political polarization is having far-reaching impacts on American life, harming consumer welfare, affecting mental health, obstructing social relationships, and making it harder for elected officials to effectively govern.
Those are some of the conclusions of a new scholarly paper by researchers from the University of Wyoming (UW) and five other universities across the country. The paper appears in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing of the American Marketing Association.
February 10, 2021
Political polarization is having far-reaching impacts on American life, harming consumer welfare and creating challenges for people ranging from elected officials and policymakers to corporate executives and marketers.
That’s one of the conclusions of a new scholarly paper by researchers from the University of Wyoming and five other universities across the country. The paper appears in the Journal of Public Policy & Marketing of the American Marketing Association.
“I think we’re all aware of how political polarization has affected our elections and system of government, but the impacts go far beyond the political arena,” says Dave Sprott, dean of UW’s College of Business and one of the paper’s authors. “Ultimately, polarization harms mental and physical health, financial welfare, relationships and societal interests through its impact on psychology, marketing and public policy outcomes.”
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Political polarization is having far-reaching impacts on American life, harming consumer welfare and creating challenges for people ranging from elected officials and policymakers to corporate executives and marketers.
That s one of the conclusions of a new scholarly paper by researchers from the University of Wyoming and five other universities across the country. The paper appears in the
Journal of Public Policy & Marketing of the American Marketing Association. I think we re all aware of how political polarization has affected our elections and system of government, but the impacts go far beyond the political arena, says Dave Sprott, dean of UW s College of Business and one of the paper s authors. Ultimately, polarization harms mental and physical health, financial welfare, relationships and societal interests through its impact on psychology, marketing and public policy outcomes.
Remembering Jerome Williams, a scholar and a champion for inclusion
Recognized for his impactful research, the distinguished professor of marketing was also beloved as a mentor and personable leader.
Mon, February 1, 2021
Dr. Jerome D. Williams, a distinguished marketing professor who held the Prudential Chair in Business and formerly served as provost of Rutgers University-Newark, passed away Friday afternoon unexpectedly.
Williams, a scholar, mentor and sage, was remembered by colleagues for his combination of intelligence, leadership and kindness. He was both respected and beloved across Rutgers-Newark. Faculty, staff, students and alumni may post condolences here.
In addition to teaching and research, Williams served in many leadership positions at the American Marketing Association. He was serving as an associate editor of the Journal of Public Policy and Marketing at the time of his death. Williams earned his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 1986, an