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...

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...

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...

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...

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...