Thad Dunning: 2 books
Natural Experiments in the Social Sciences
A Design-Based Approach
Language: English
Release Date: September 6, 2012
This unique book is the first comprehensive guide to the discovery, analysis, and evaluation of natural experiments - an increasingly popular methodology in the social sciences. Thad Dunning provides an introduction to key issues in causal inference, including model specification, and emphasizes the...
Brokers, Voters, and Clientelism
The Puzzle of Distributive Politics
Language: English
Release Date: September 16, 2013
Brokers, Voters, and Clientelism addresses major questions in distributive politics. Why is it acceptable for parties to try to win elections by promising to make certain groups of people better off, but unacceptable - and illegal - to pay people for their votes? Why do parties often lavish benefits...