How do the Internet and social media affect political outcomes? We review empirical
evidence from the recent political economy literature, focusing primarily on work that …

This paper investigates whether the anti-scientific rhetoric of modern populists can induce
followers to engage in risky behavior. We gather electoral information, credit card expenses …

This paper studies how politicians and their constituents respond to political violence by
investigating the Colombian civil conflict. I use data on rebel attacks, legislators' tweets, and …

Regardless of their scientific soundness, COVID-19 recommendations from political leaders
such as President Trump are taken seriously by followers. In Brazil, President Bolsonaro has …

How do the internet and social media affect political outcomes? We review empirical
evidence from the recent political-economy literature, focusing primarily on the work that …

This paper investigates if the anti-scientific rhetoric of modern populists can induce followers
to engage in risky behavior. We gather electoral information, in-person card transactions …

This study investigates the utilization of social media platforms, specifically Facebook and
Twitter, by women politicians in Kenya as avenues for political communication and …

Millions of citizens of democratic countries live in areas captured by non-state armed groups.
In this paper, I study how territorial control by criminal organizations affects political …

Social media is one of the most powerful tools brought into new opportunities not only for the
marketing sector but also in the political sector for establishing networks within society …

We construct a unique geocoded dataset on temples, dynasties and battles in medieval
India and propose a test to identify the motive for observed temple desecrations in that …