Citizens in Latin America and the Caribbean often associate corruption with economic crises. Since 2016, survey data show that individuals who believe their country’s economy has worsened are significantly more likely to say that most politicians are corrupt. But are politicians actually more corrupt when the economy is bad, or are citizens just more sensitive to misconduct … [Read more...] about When the Economy Booms, So Do Corruption and Impunity
Andrés Barinas-Forero
Andrés Barinas-Forero is a Ph.D. student in Economics at the University of California, San Diego, with a research focus in applied microeconomics. His academic interests span behavioral economics, development economics, political economy, and experimental economics. He holds an M.A. in Economics and dual B.A. degrees in Economics and Political Science from Universidad de los Andes. Prior to his doctoral studies, Andrés gained research experience as a research fellow at the Inter-American Development Bank, a research consultant at the World Bank, and a research assistant at both Universidad de los Andes and Universidad del Rosario.