In a dilemma of trust, decision making involves two competing concerns: the egocentric evaluation of potential outcomes and understanding the other party’s point of view. …
This dissertation studies the origins and consequences of various beliefs and biases , including the formation of attitudes and beliefs that are conducive to social …
Three essays comprise this dissertation, which uses experimental methods to study economic questions. The first chapter contributes to the understanding of people’s willingness to lend …
Decision makers may experience both uncertainty and time-inconsistency in their preferences - when they choose over different possible menus of options to choose from in …
Chapter 1 analyzes the impact of migration on long-run economic development. In particular, I study the European migration to Argentina in the late nineteenth century. …
This thesis comprises two separate papers about political violence. The first paper explores how direct and indirect external threats to national security can shape the …
This dissertation consists of three chapters that explore the interplay between cultural, political, and historical factors in shaping contemporary economic and social landscapes of countries …
The struggle for economic resources and political power has played a key role in human history. Political institutions and the distribution of economic resources define …