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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How corruption at the top erodes support for democracy
The King Center's Conflict and Polarization initiative studies how news of high-level dishonesty and graft can reduce people’s trust in government — and their fellow citizens.
October 25, 2024
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Taking on India's patriarchal political order
On the Grand Tamasha podcast, Faculty Affiliate Soledad Prillaman discusses what can be done to ensure women have a seat at the table even when the electoral spotlight is off.
October 22, 2024
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Can social media be harnessed to bolster electoral accountability?
In VoxDev, Affiliated Researcher José Ramón Enríquez argues that digital campaigns that target a larger share of the electorate can raise the effectiveness of these campaigns.
October 21, 2024
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Related Working Papers
- 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.
- Abramitzky, R., Boustan, L., Jácome, E., Pérez, S., & Torres, J. D. (2024). Law-Abiding Immigrants: The Incarceration Gap Between Immigrants and the US-born, 1870–2020.