Institutions & Political Economy
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Chinese foreign aid: Can self-interest benefit recipients?
China's domestic political needs drive much of its foreign aid to other countries – yet this aid has potentially large economic benefits for...
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The effects of food scarcity on trusting behaviour: Evidence from Tanzania
Food scarcity decreases trust among Tanzanian farmers, reducing the resilience of affected communities
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Political power-sharing, firm entry, and economic growth: Evidence from India
Politicians who share power impose checks and balances on each other, improving local governance and leading to better economic outcomes.
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Does faster public service delivery decrease corruption? Evidence from the Bangladesh Civil Service
Providing performance feedback on delays in public service delivery speeds up bureaucrats, but faster delivery does not decrease corruption. Instead...
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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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Bureaucratic representation and state responsiveness during crises
Bureaucratic representation in the Indian civil service lowered mortality rates during the 1918 influenza pandemic
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Autocrats in crisis mode: How dictators adapt distributive choices during economic shocks
Autocrats may further discriminate against their opposition as a way to minimise the scope of dissent during economic shocks
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Citizens can effectively monitor the integrity of their elections: Evidence from Colombia
ICT-enabled monitoring tools effectively encourage citizens to oversee their elections and reduce fraud
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Politics at work
Political discrimination in the workplace is large in magnitude, and impacts hiring, pay and promotion