Abstract

This essay explores the relationship between commerce and culture in the context of the recent debate over the social effect of Wal-Mart. In spite of much public debate, little is known about how Wal-Mart affects values. Using data collected from multiple sources, we show there is little evidence that Wal-Mart makes communities more conservative or more progressive.

Recommended Citation

Carden, Art; Courtemanche, Charles; and Meiners, Jeremy (2009) "Walmart and Values: Painting the Town Red?," Business and Politics: Vol. 11 : Iss. 2, Article 5.
DOI: 10.2202/1469-3569.1271
Available at: http://www.bepress.com/bap/vol11/iss2/art5