Early in the twenty-first century, global politics hit a major milestone. For the first time, the
number of democracies in the world surged past the tally of authoritarian states. As this …

We synthesize the literature on the recent rise of populism. First, we discuss definitions and
present descriptive evidence on the recent increase in support for populists. Second, we …

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 investigates the consequences of bureaucratic discretion in public procurement. I
exploit a Hungarian policy reform, which allows a “high-discretion” procedure below a …

The study uses a comparative-historical perspective to examine the practice of state
advertising in the Hungarian media by looking at the relevant practices of three …

While sustainable development has long been a subject of study, only in recent years have
international organizations, nations, regions and communities intensified their action …

Can the ultrarich shape electoral results by controlling media outlets that openly propagate
their political interests? Whether consumers discount slanted media coverage is a question …

Country overview: With 645,397 inhabitants, Luxembourg is one of the smallest but also
richest and most politically stable countries in Europe. The country is largely dependent on a …

The study is based on data from a representative survey conducted in Hungary in 2020,
which examined the public's consumption of political and public information. Using the …

We show that the decline in voters' trust in government induces a shift to commitment
politics, whereby politicians are evaluated against their promises rather than on their ability …