The Colombian government used roads as a token of exchange for legislative support, sparking debates about the proper handling of public resources

Providing information about reforms in local courts increases trust in state institutions and decreases use of non-state dispute resolution mechanisms

Uncertainty in the identity of an evaluator discourages evaluator-specific influence activities and significantly improves state employees’...

Limitations to fiscal spending reduced overspending in public administration without affecting public goods, aligning with voters’ preferences

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

Democratically elected leaders are less likely to impose socially inefficient regulations or engage in rent-seeking and, hence, enhance firm...

Exposure to radio messages on the dangers of roadside bombs increases locals’ cooperation with military forces to reduce security threats

The economic success of democratisation crucially depends on the education level of the newly elected local leaders

While caste-based occupations may hold 'productivity benefits', removing the discriminatory links between low castes and work brings even...