elections

Digital information campaigns on social media can be used to disseminate objective information about government performance and bolster electoral accountability. Targeting information at a larger share of the electorate can raise the effectiveness of...

A radio campaign highlighting the costs of vote buying drew close to 3 million votes away from vote-buying parties

Public service reforms can provoke political backlash from service providers, but when quality increases sufficiently, the electoral rewards can outweigh the costs

When electoral rules encourage politicians to secure a broader base of support, politicians provide public goods more broadly

Evidence from China shows why autocrats may introduce local elections and how this affects policy

Social media groups can improve voter knowledge, but may also increase polarisation in political preferences

An intervention in Liberia increased electoral debate participation and led citizens to engage more in the election

How do Indian voters react to information on the qualifications and performance of politicians?

In India, 9% of legislators face criminal charges. Could voter information and coordination improve the country’s political representation?