A5025905494- Political Conflict and Governance
- Electoral Systems and Political Participation
- Corruption and Economic Development
- Social Policy and Reform Studies
- Politics and Society in Latin America
- Political and Economic history of UK and US
- Culture, Economy, and Development Studies
- International Development and Aid
- Political Influence and Corporate Strategies
- Religion and Society Interactions
- Historical and Contemporary Political Dynamics
- Qualitative Comparative Analysis Research
- Social Capital and Networks
- Communism, Protests, Social Movements
- Political Economy and Marxism
- Religion, Society, and Development
- Southeast Asian Sociopolitical Studies
- Italian Fascism and Post-war Society
- Political Systems and Governance
- European Union Policy and Governance
- Political and Social Dynamics in Chile and Latin America
- Local Government Finance and Decentralization
- Global Security and Public Health
- Public Policy and Administration Research
- African studies and sociopolitical issues
University of Gothenburg
2012-2024
Lund University
2019
Aarhus University
2014-2017
Journal Article Devolution and corruption in Kenya: Everyone's turn to eat? Get access Michelle D'Arcy, D'Arcy Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Agnes Cornell * *Michelle (darcym1@tcd.ie) is an Assistant Professor at Trinity College, Dublin. (acornell@ps.au.dk) Aarhus University. This work was carried out with the aid of a grant from Swedish International Centre Local Democracy (ICLD). We would like thank Ngala Chome excellent research assistance; Deric...
This Codebook includes all the variables that V-Dem is compiling in 2020 dataset.
The V-Dem Dataset v11.1 covers 202 countries, with a year coverage: 1789-2020 483 indicators, 82 indices and 5 high-level indices.
This Codebook includes all the variables that V-Dem is compiling in v14 dataset (2024).
All variables that V-Dem is compiling are included in the Codebook.
This Codebook includes all the variables that V-Dem is compiling in 2019 dataset.
All variables that V-Dem is compiling are included in the Codebook.
The Historical Varieties of Democracy dataset (Historical V-Dem) contains about 260 indicators, both factual and evaluative, describing various aspects political regimes state institutions. covers 91 polities globally – including most large, sovereign states, as well some semi-sovereign entities large colonies from 1789 to 1920 for many cases. majority the indicators come dataset, which 1900 present together these two datasets cover bulk ‘modern history’. V-Dem also includes several new...
The V-Dem Dataset V9 covers 202 countries, with a year coverage: 1789-2018. 450+ indicators, 81 indices and 5 high-level indices.
We revisit the hypothesis that a Weberian bureaucracy enhances economic growth. Theoretically, we develop arguments for why such may enhance growth and discuss plausible counterarguments. Empirically, use new measures capturing various features in countries across world, with some time series extending back to 1789. The evidence base from previous large- N studies is surprisingly thin, but our extensive data enable us move beyond problematic cross-country correlations used studies. Hence,...
Abstract During the last decades democracy aid, which aims at fostering in aid recipient countries, has become a popular type of foreign among major donor countries. This article asks whether effect differs between different types authoritarian regimes. According to previous research rulers' risk losing power varies Theoretically, we may assume that when is low, rulers tend be more willing accept given other benefits could bring ruler. In addition, it also easier implement projects where...
The theoretical framework developed in this article suggests that high turnover rates the public administrations of aid‐recipient countries present a challenge to implementation democratic governance ( DG ) aid. If are due individuals' search for better opportunities, it will affect primarily through lack experience and shorter time horizons among civil servants. However, if political appointment personnel, there is an additional negative factor implementation: reluctance engage old...
For the first time on 4 March 2013, Kenyans voted for county governors. Devolution has significantly changed fiscal and administrative organization, but it led to changes in politics? Has enabled emergence of new elites, entrenchment old ones or rebalanced power between counties centre? These issues are explored, by asking, first, whether gubernatorial candidates were 'insiders' who had held public office before, 'outsiders', they locals not; second, how national forces impacted campaigns....
Accurate knowledge about societal conditions and public policies is an important good in any polity, yet governments across the world differ dramatically extent to which they collect publish such knowledge. This article develops tests argument that this variation some can be traced degree of bureaucratic politicization a polity. A politicized bureaucracy offers politicians greater opportunities demand from bureaucrats—and raises incentives for bureaucrats supply—public policy strategically...
Several observers have recently invoked interwar political developments to make the case that even established democracies are fragile and vulnerable breakdown. However, real lesson of period is crises as devastating Great Depression success totalitarian movements did little undermine stability democratic systems. Only in new economic, political, social dislocations 1920s 1930s tear apart fabric. Although long Western Europe North America may today be facing a perilous situation, experience...
This paper examines the link between political control of government bureaucracies and citizens' likelihood to stage disruptive protests. A public administration heavily controlled by politicians, staffed a large extent with appointees, allows politicians intervene in policy implementation favor some groups over others terms access services. Such system may induce citizens or civic associations resort actions express demands demonstrate relevance, thereby secure goods. The effects are...
This paper presents a hypothesis for understanding democratic stability based on the distinction between politicized and meritocratic bureaucracies. We argue that in administration, professional careers of large numbers government officials depend directly upon which party wins elections. increases likelihood will take opportunistic actions aimed at surviving office any cost; is, benefiting core supporters expense other groups. In turn, this may foster pre-emptive from opposition, such as...
Abstract Economic theory as well conventional wisdom from corruption‐ridden countries suggest that low wages among public employees lead to corruption, but cross‐sectional empirical research has largely failed confirm this relationship. In article, we investigate the relationship between experiences of corruption and wage levels for sector employees, utilizing both objective expert survey data, with global coverage. The statistical analysis shows higher wages, compared average in country, is...
V-Dem Dataset V8. Most comprehensive dataset on democracy, now covering 18 million data points democracy and 201 countries in the world 1789-2017.
Abstract This article examines the diffusion of meritocratic practices as a potential instance policy transfer by scrutinizing introduction open and competitive examinations during mid‐nineteenth century in British Civil Service. Scholars have argued that reformers were inspired British‐ruled India. In order to assess this claim, we combine qualitative analysis archival material documenting interdepartmental debates on reforms Home Service well Indian with quantitative analyses unique data...
Clientelism, the exchange of selective rewards for votes, is fraught with commitment problems and questions remain regarding how it occurs in settings lacking strong parties. In such settings, we argue, bureaucrats can act as brokers using their own networks. Bureaucrats use discretionary power to cultivate reciprocal relations voters leverage this political capital negotiations politicians secure career advancements. As brokering requires networks, hypothesize that connections civil society...
The Historical Varieties of Democracy Dataset (Historical V-Dem) is a new dataset containing about 260 indicators, both factual and evaluative, describing various aspects political regimes state institutions. covers 91 polities globally – including most large, sovereign states, as well some semi-sovereign entities large colonies from 1789 to 1920 for many cases. majority the indicators are also included in dataset, which period 1900 present together these two datasets cover bulk “modern...