elections
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Persuading voters in India to punish vote-buying candidates
A radio campaign highlighting the costs of vote buying drew close to 3 million votes away from vote-buying parties
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School reform in Liberia improved test scores but lost votes by antagonising teachers
Public service reforms can provoke political backlash from service providers, but when quality increases sufficiently, the electoral rewards can outweigh the costs
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Promoting economic development through electoral design
When electoral rules encourage politicians to secure a broader base of support, politicians provide public goods more broadly
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Local elections in China
Evidence from China shows why autocrats may introduce local elections and how this affects policy
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How does social media influence democracy? Evidence from WhatsApp in India
Social media groups can improve voter knowledge, but may also increase polarisation in political preferences
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The impact of human error in vote tallies: Evidence from Mexico
Human error in vote counting leads to inconsistencies in vote tallies and threatens citizens’ trust in election institutions
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Who debates, who wins? Debate participation and electoral outcomes in Liberia
An intervention in Liberia increased electoral debate participation and led citizens to engage more in the election
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Power to the people: The impact of political report cards in India
How do Indian voters react to information on the qualifications and performance of politicians?
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Criminal politicians and informed voting in India
In India, 9% of legislators face criminal charges. Could voter information and coordination improve the country’s political representation?