When Do Voters Punish Corrupt Candidates? Evidence from Hungary

• In Event: Democratic Norms and Corruption

Brief Overview

Our paper explores voter reactions to corrupt politicians in Hungary, using a conjoint survey before the June 2024 elections. We find that voter tolerance for corruption varies depending on the severity, perceived benefits, and source credibility.

Authors

• Krisztina Szabo, Royal Holloway, University of London

• Adam Reiff, Central European University

• Joost van Spanje, Royal Holloway, University of London