Crises and disasters give voters an opportunity to observe the incumbent's response and
reward or punish them for successes and failures. Yet, even when voters perceive events …

Cities across low-income democracies suffer alarmingly elevated air pollution levels, yet
rarely hold elected officials accountable for toxic air. To understand why, we conduct a …

This paper examines the implications of electoral freebies for public policy and economic
sustainability in India. The research uses a mixed methods approach that includes both …