GRIPEAbstract: Many redistributive programs use estimates of need to determine access. These esti- mates, in turn, depend on a formulaic combination of objective measures and subjective evaluations. Such formulas do […]
Abstract: National currencies regulated by state monetary authorities have long been associated with nation-state building and the expansion of state control. The rise of cryptocurrencies—that is, digital currencies outside of […]
Link to PDF Note: The PDF contains two chapters: the introduction and one empirical chapter from the book. Moderator: Stephen Chaudoin
Abstract: Growing literature examines when states exit international institutions and why. International agreements, however, differ in how easy it is for signatory states to withdraw from them. Why do some […]
Abstract: Kidnappings of soldiers, journalists, aid workers, and other civilians by armed groups happen every day, yet the politics of hostage recovery remains understudied. We develop an original theory about […]
Abstract: Over the past decade, China's direct investment in Brazil has quadrupled, making it one of the main investors in Latin America's largest economy. This study examines Brazilians' perceptions of […]
Abstract: Did firms shift resources to decarbonization in the wake of the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change, especially in industries where technology permits relatively cheap low- carbon options? The […]
Can foreign aid expand fiscal capacity? Drawing on principal–agent theory, I argue that foreign aid builds capacity when the interests of the donor and the political leadership of the recipient […]
Abstract: Sovereign default and restructurings should, in theory, lead to creditor punishment through higher borrowing costs or capital market exclusion. However, empirical evidence shows that punishment is inconsistent and not […]
Abstract: The energy transition has created a global rush for critical minerals that are indispensable for the manufacturing of "green" technology, such as electric vehicles, solar panels, and wind turbines. […]