Governance and Institutions
The quality of institutions is critical in the guarantee of basic human rights and dignity. Good governance is also crucial in the fight against poverty. The King Center supports research on the determinants of governance quality and the factors that bring about inclusive, resilient, democratic institutions.
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Related Working Papers
- Fafchamps, M., & Sadou Zouleya, F. (2025). Social Observability and Demand for Transfers: Experimental Evidence from a Low Income Population.
- Dupas, P., Fafchamps, M., & Hernandez-Nunez, L. (2024). Keeping Up Appearances: An Experimental Investigation on Relative Rank Signaling.
- Abramitzky, R., Ben-Porath, N., Lavy, . V. ., & Palg, M. (2024). Can An Economic Crisis Shift Attitudes From Socialism to Capitalism? Evidence From a Quasi Natural Experiment.