Polarized Politics and Policy Consequences

This publication examines the causes, dimensions, and consequences of partisan political polarization in the United States. It also discusses potential remedies and defines a future research agenda for social scientists and policy analysts. The paper should be of interest to members of Congress, presidential candidates, civil servants, political scientists, reporters, and stakeholders seeking to influence public policy.This publication examines the causes, dimensions, and consequences of partisan political polarization in the United States. It also discusses potential remedies and defines a future research agenda for social scientists and policy analysts. The paper should be of interest to members of Congress, presidential candidates, civil servants, political scientists, reporters, and stakeholders seeking to influence public policy.This publication examines the causes, dimensions, and consequences of partisan political polarization in the United States. It also discusses potential remedies and defines a future research agenda for social scientists and policy analysts. The paper should be of interest to members of Congress, presidential candidates, civil servants, political scientists, reporters, and stakeholders seeking to influence public policy.