Take 5: Election Rules and Campaign Tactics That Sway Voters

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A look at whether celebrity endorsements matter, why the top spot on a ballot is coveted, and more election research from Kellogg faculty.

The fallout can hinge on how much a country’s people trust each other.

A new study explains why heroes always say, “I just did what anybody would do.”

Why Certain Types of Elections Favor Extreme Candidates

Winners can differ when voting is done by district versus at-large.

The surprising result suggests the need to rethink the role of money in politics.

A direct-vote system could have a sizeable impact on the behaviors of voters and candidates.

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How political advertising is a zero-sum game.

In corporations, academia, and the papal conclave, transparent voting and voter privacy interact in surprisingly complex ways.

Women at a disadvantage when competing for leadership positions

Populist policies may harm voters but reward leaders

Prime ballot position improves a candidate’s chances of winning office.

Does a babyface benefit black CEOs?

Group design influences the information that members share, says David Austen-Smith, who is identifying incentives to speak the truth

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