the specific trade measures do not contradict efforts on sustainability in exporting countries. Against this background we …

exploiting a survey from the Italian AntiCorruption Authority. The data report for each contract and a series of buyers across …

. We analyze different steps along the procurement process, namely the publication of the contract notice, the awarding of … the contract, and the project completion. We point out how these steps should differ in their potential to address … perspective of forward-looking voters. We find robust evidence for electioneering in contract notices and awards prior to national …

publication of the contract notice, the awarding of the contract, and the completion of the project. While there is no evidence of … an increased activity in project completions, I find an increase in public procurement contract notices and awards prior …