Exploring the Correlates of Presidential Satisfaction in the Philippines using the Misery Index

Notwithstanding their widespread use in many modern democracies; surveys on leadership satisfaction have generated much debate regarding the possible factors driving public opinion. As a contribution to the literature; this study empirically examines data on Philippine presidential net satisfaction...

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Main Authors: Canare, Tristan A, Mendoza, Ronald U, Yap, Jurel K, Jaminola, Leonardo M, III
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Published: Archīum Ateneo 2022
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Online Access:https://archium.ateneo.edu/asog-pubs/268
https://www.muse.jhu.edu/article/870557
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Institution: Ateneo De Manila University
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Summary:Notwithstanding their widespread use in many modern democracies; surveys on leadership satisfaction have generated much debate regarding the possible factors driving public opinion. As a contribution to the literature; this study empirically examines data on Philippine presidential net satisfaction generated by the Social Weather Stations; one of the most well-established survey firms in the archipelagic country. Using Presidential Net Satisfaction data from 1998 to 2019; this study aims to show the links (or lack thereof) between survey results on citizens' satisfaction with leadership on one hand; and objective and subjective indicators of economic well-being on the other. This study finds scant evidence that economic variables such as inflation and unemployment are tied to presidential satisfaction; despite the primacy of the economy in Philippine surveys of key policy issues.