When women win elections, does it inspire other women to run for candidacy or does it convince men to close ranks before the next election?

Recall referendums can keep politicians in check but backfire if poorly administered, causing quality potential candidates to stay out of politics

Incentivising civil servants to gather evidence before making decisions significantly reduced errors in the beliefs of Ethiopian government officials

What is the Mandarin model and how has it affected China's economic and financial stability?

Do government officials in China get promoted based on economic performance?

The effect of colonisation on Africa’s modernisation is a highly contentious and emotional debate. The reality is trickier than you think.

Analysing the pattern of promotions provides illuminating evidence on current levels of corruption in Chinese bureaucracy

The power of law comes through its ability to help people build up expectations about one another’s behaviour

A study finds that while family planning has either no effect or a slightly positive one on elderly Chinese parents’ physical health, it can be...