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Backstory: Gustavo Bobonis on Norms of Corruption in Politicians’ Malfeasance

Backstory: Gustavo Bobonis on Norms of Corruption in Politicians’ Malfeasance

FromBackstory: How Research Papers in Economics Get Made


Backstory: Gustavo Bobonis on Norms of Corruption in Politicians’ Malfeasance

FromBackstory: How Research Papers in Economics Get Made

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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Oct 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode we spoke to Gustavo Bobonis, a Professor of Economics at the University of Toronto, and discussed his paper titled Norms of Corruption in Politicians’ Malfeasance. Professor Bobonis speaks about his inspiration for the paper, how he studied the cultural incentives that can drive or diminish political corruption, and his draw to the field of political economy.
Released:
Oct 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (21)

Join Riccardo Di Cato, Aakash Bhalothia, and Santiago Cantillo on the 'Backstory Podcast.' We chat with researchers about the real stories behind their papers. From the first idea to the final draft, we uncover the ups and downs of their journey. It's a behind-the-scenes look at economic research. Tune in and discover the stories papers don't tell. The podcast was conceptualized by Paul Niehaus and it is carried out by graduate students at UCSD.