Institutions & Political Economy
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Public servants and political bias: Evidence from the UK civil service and the World Bank
An experiment shows that public servants make errors when interpreting data, incorrectly concluding that it aligns with their ideological preferences
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Social structure and conflict in sub-Saharan Africa
Ethnic groups with a social structure based on lineage and strong allegiances to distant relatives show a greater propensity for violent conflict
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Democracy and economic growth: New evidence
Democracy sees higher GDP due to greater civil liberties, economic reform, increased investment and government capacity, and reduced social conflict
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Elections and corruption: Politics and public procurement in India
Political interference in government contract allocation when ruling power changes hands, combined with lack of accountability, leads to corruption
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How different governance systems impact lives: Historical evidence from Vietnam
Major economic variances across present day Vietnam can be traced back to historical governance differences, highlighting the role of civil society
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Bringing Research to Policy
Sebastian Galiani, Deputy Minister at the Argentinian Treasury on bridging the gap between research and policy.
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Argentina's Economic Prospects: Insights from Sebastian Galiani
Sebastian Galiani, Deputy Minister at the Argentinian Treasury on Argentina's economic and growth prospects.
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Economic Reforms in Argentina: Insights from Sebastian Galiani
Sebastian Galiani, Deputy Minister at the Argentinian Treasury on the past and future of economic reforms in Argentina.
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The Role of History in Economic Policy: Insights from Sebastian Galiani
Sebastian Galiani, Deputy Minister at the Argentinian Treasury on the importance of history in formulating economic policy.