Georgy Egorov
James Farley/Booz, Allen & Hamilton Research Professor; Professor of Managerial Economics & Decision Sciences
How the Electoral College May Curb Election Fraud
This distinctive aspect of American democracy has come under increased scrutiny. But the very quality that most vexes its critics comes with an underrecognized upside.
Researchers: Georgy Egorov and Konstantin Sonin
October 2, 2023
How Autocracies Unravel
Over time, leaders grow more repressive and cling to yes-men—a cycle that’s playing out today in Putin’s Russia.
Researchers: Georgy Egorov and Konstantin Sonin
August 10, 2023
How We Justify Our Unpopular Opinions
The tactic makes controversial views more palatable to others—and has implications for the rampant spread of fake news.
Researchers: Leonardo Bursztyn, Georgy Egorov, Ingar K. Haaland, Aakaash Rao and Christopher Roth
October 1, 2022
Take 5: Democracies and How They Thrive
A look at this form of government at a time when democracy is under stress around the world.
Researchers: Georgy Egorov, Ameet Morjaria, Sandeep Baliga, Nancy Qian and and coauthors
June 8, 2022
Trust Usually Helps Communities Thrive. During a Pandemic, Not So Much.
Places with high levels of trust are worse at social distancing.
Researchers: Georgy Egorov, Ruben Enikolopov and Maria Petrova
August 12, 2021
Does Social-Media Use Increase Xenophobia?
A recent study investigates, using data from a popular Russian social-media platform and information on regional hate crimes.
Researchers: Leonardo Bursztyn, Georgy Egorov, Ruben Enikolopov and Maria Petrova
July 10, 2020
When People Think Their Neighbors Support Trump, They’re More Likely to Express Anti-immigrant Views
Social norms are powerful—but fluid. A study of the 2016 election shows how they can change.
Researchers: Georgy Egorov, Leonardo Bursztyn and Stefano Fiorin
August 13, 2019
Take 5: Election Rules and Campaign Tactics That Sway Voters
A look at whether celebrity endorsements matter, why the top spot on a ballot is coveted, and more election research from Kellogg faculty.
Researchers: Craig Garthwaite, Angela Y. Lee, Yuval Salant, Georgy Egorov and Jörg L. Spenkuch
October 30, 2018
How Peer Pressure Can Lead Teens to Underachieve—Even in Schools Where It’s “Cool to Be Smart”
New research offers lessons for administrators hoping to improve student performance.
Researchers: Leonardo Bursztyn, Georgy Egorov and Robert Jensen
October 2, 2018
Why Certain Types of Elections Favor Extreme Candidates
Winners can differ when voting is done by district versus at-large.
Researchers: Andrew Beath, Fotini Christia, Georgy Egorov and Ruben Enikolopov
June 7, 2018
Is Social Mobility Essential to Democracy?
It depends on the size and assumptions of the middle class.
Researchers: Daron Acemoglu, Georgy Egorov and Konstantin Sonin
April 5, 2018
Which Form of Government Is Best?
Democracies may not outlast dictatorships, but they adapt better.
Researchers: Daron Acemoglu, Georgy Egorov and Konstantin Sonin
November 1, 2012
Abundant Resources, Yet Little Freedom
Why dictators of resource-rich countries muzzle the press
Researchers: Georgy Egorov, Sergei Guriev and Konstantin Sonin
June 1, 2011
A Populist Paradox
Populist policies may harm voters but reward leaders
Researchers: Daron Acemoglu, Georgy Egorov and Konstantin Sonin
November 1, 2010