Why We Don’t Get the Politicians We Want: On Corruption, Polarization, and Voter Bias | with Raymond Fisman
Update: 2024-12-16
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In this episode, our guest Raymond Fisman explains to us the persistent challenge of corruption and the surprising ways in which political polarization and so called “wedge issues” help to sustain it. He shares his insights into why anti-corruption reforms remain elusive despite widespread public demand for honest governance and the creative measures some leaders have taken to battle corruption.
Raymond Fisman is the Slater Family Professor in Behavioral Economics at Boston University. His research explores the complex ways in which corruption and other informal behaviors influence markets, governance, and economic development.
If you want to know more about Raymond’s research, you can check out his homepage.
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