Can Political Outsiders Break the Patronage Equilibrium? Evidence from Local Elections in Brazil

• In Event: Accountability and Patronage Politics

Brief Overview

Political outsiders are a threat to patronage and corruption at the local level. The paper finds outsiders emerge after established politicians are caught in corruption schemes, and that when outsiders win, they curb patronage among public employees.

Authors

• Jorge Norio Rezende Ikawa, Institute of Education and Research (INSPER)

• Lucas M. Novaes, Insper