This paper uses household data from India to examine the economic and social status of village politicians, and how individual and village characteristics areg;ect politician behavior while in oplusmn;ce. Education increases the chances of selection to public oplusmn;ce and reduces the odds that...

This paper uses household data from India to examine the economic and social status of village politicians, and how individual and village characteristics affect politician behavior while in office. Education increases the chances of selection to public office and reduces the odds that a...