Institutions & Political Economy
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Do voters hold politicians accountable for vote-buying?
When voters receive payments, politicians are given greater leniency, and in turn steal more
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Political alignment and fiscal outcomes in local government: Evidence from Ghana
If local governments are too dependent on the central government, they are less likely to be able to meet the needs of the locals
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How can culture affect household behaviour?
Family decisions and outcomes are affected by and also change with cultural institutions
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The impact of human error in vote tallies: Evidence from Mexico
Human error in vote counting leads to inconsistencies in vote tallies and threatens citizens’ trust in election institutions
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State capacity and development clusters
Evidence from 25 years of data shows countries form persistent ‘development clusters’ according to their levels of internal peace and state capacity
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How not to disengage from a conflict: Evidence from NATO’s war in Afghanistan
Strategic miscalculation during Afghanistan’s first security transition may have contributed to its current resurgence of violence
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Why does aid not target the poorest?
Ease of implementation might be a significant factor behind the flow of aid to richer parts of countries
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The effects of gun control on crime: Evidence from Brazil
The 2003 introduction of stricter gun controls led to a significant reduction in gun-related homicides and other crimes
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God insures those who pay: Formal insurance and religious offerings in Ghana
An experiment reveals that church members enrolled in formal insurance give less money to their church and to other charitable organisations