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The academic literature is overwhelming support of the argument that legislative term limits have zero value. They only lead to inexperienced, ineffective legi
by ende 6y ago
The academic literature is overwhelming support of the argument that legislative term limits have zero value. They only lead to inexperienced, ineffective legislators.
- whyenot 6y agoIt would be nice to have a citation or two from said academic literature.
- karlp 6y agohttps://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2018/01/18/five-reasons-to-oppose-congressional-term-limits/ https://www.brookings.edu/blog/fixgov/2018/01/18/five-reason...
- dmitriid 6y agoIt's not academic literature, it's an op-ed piece. And every one of the 5 reasons can be challenged. Especially the "less choice" one.
- Ericson2314 6y agoI actually think the argument about committee chairing is a bit more credible than what's been said in this thread. Stability definitely can help nurture depth more than a parade of different positions.
- int_19h 6y agoPolicy stability overall is valuable, but staggered terms can provide for continuity of policy without changes that are too rapid.
- Mxs2000 6y agoAgree with the other comment, cite this overwhelming academic literature.