A peculiar feature of WhatsApp groups has made the spread of misinformation much easier. We need better design guidelines for platforms like WhatsApp, ones...
Most people in power choose nominees without any outside option, because such people are willing to do anything to be reappointed. Raghuram Rajan is...
In an unexpected move that will likely reverberate throughout India’s political system and financial sector, Rajan announced he will not seek a second term...
India and Israel show that fighting crony capitalism in countries where a small group of people has huge political and financial influence is sometimes...
In response to rising concerns about political disinformation, governments have introduced a slew of interventions. Federico Vaccari warns in new research that...
Collective shaming on social media is crucial in reducing corporate misbehavior — and society would be significantly worse off without watchdog platforms.
Most work on populism has investigated the reasons why voters choose populist leaders and governments. In new research, Moritz Schularick, Christoph Trebesch,...