Institutions & Political Economy
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Jam-barrel politics: Road construction and legislative behaviour in Colombia
The Colombian government used roads as a token of exchange for legislative support, sparking debates about the proper handling of public resources
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Building trust in state institutions: Evidence from Pakistan
Providing information about reforms in local courts increases trust in state institutions and decreases use of non-state dispute resolution mechanisms
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Subjective evaluation and bureaucratic performance: Experimental evidence from China
Uncertainty in the identity of an evaluator discourages evaluator-specific influence activities and significantly improves state employees’...
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Fiscal rules, public overspending, and political accountability in Colombia
Limitations to fiscal spending reduced overspending in public administration without affecting public goods, aligning with voters’ preferences
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Autocratic rule and social capital: Evidence from Imperial China
The impact of persecutions in 17th and 18th century China can still be seen today in the form of less political participation and community engagement
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How democracy causes growth: Evidence from Indonesia
Democratically elected leaders are less likely to impose socially inefficient regulations or engage in rent-seeking and, hence, enhance firm...
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Increasing civilian cooperation in security operations: Evidence from Afghanistan
Exposure to radio messages on the dangers of roadside bombs increases locals’ cooperation with military forces to reduce security threats
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Electing educated leaders during democratisation: Evidence from Indonesia
The economic success of democratisation crucially depends on the education level of the newly elected local leaders
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Caste, identity, and worker productivity in India
While caste-based occupations may hold 'productivity benefits', removing the discriminatory links between low castes and work brings even...