Recently, the regression discontinuity (RD) design has become increasingly popular among
social scientists. One prominent application is the study of close elections. We explicate …

The regression discontinuity (RD) design is a valuable tool for identifying electoral effects,
but this design is only effective when relevant actors do not have precise control over …

We analyze close elections between male and female mayoral candidates in Brazilian
municipalities to provide novel evidence on the role of women as policymakers. Using an …

This article uses a regression discontinuity design in close electoral races to disclose purely
political reasons in the allocation of intergovernmental transfers in a federal state. We …

Following David Lee's pioneering work, numerous scholars have applied the regression
discontinuity (RD) design to popular elections. Contrary to the assumptions of RD, however …

Political favoritism affects the allocation of government resources, but is it consequential for
growth? Using a close election regression discontinuity design and data from India, we …

This article studies the interplay of US primary and general elections. I examine how the
nomination of an extremist changes general-election outcomes and legislative behavior in …

We investigate whether women's political representation in state legislatures improves
public provision of antenatal and childhood health services in the districts from which they …

In this article, we use a regression discontinuity design to estimate the causal effect of
incumbency on campaign contributions in the US House and state legislatures. In both …

We investigate whether the event of women being competitively elected as state legislators
encourages subsequent political participation among women. Using a regression …