Power to the people: The impact of political report cards in India How do Indian voters react to information on the qualifications and performance of politicians? Institutions & Political Economy Abhijit Banerjee Published 14.10.19
Criminal politicians and informed voting in India In India, 9% of legislators face criminal charges. Could voter information and coordination improve the country’s political representation? Institutions & Political Economy Yusuf Neggers Published 20.05.19
Where are the Indian female politicians? 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? Institutions & Political Economy Lakshmi Iyer Published 17.05.19
Accountability institutions, political capture and selection into politics Recall referendums can keep politicians in check but backfire if poorly administered, causing quality potential candidates to stay out of politics Institutions & Political Economy Gianmarco León-Ciliotta Lukas Kleine-Rueschkamp Published 05.04.19
Sunlight as disinfectant: Disclosure requirements and corruption in India Disclosure requirements weed out ‘bad’ politicians by encouraging exit from politics and increasing the likelihood of incumbents being re-elected Institutions & Political Economy Raymond Fisman Published 10.07.17
