A recent wave of research in political science examines the past using statistical methods for
causal inference and formal theory—a field widely known as historical political economy …

Formal Models of Domestic Politics offers a unified and accessible approach to canonical
and important new models of politics. Intended for political science and economics students …

We review theoretical and empirical research on the dynamic interactions between cultures
and institutions. Doing so, we think about culture as a system of values and about institutions …

Ruling elites commonly concede institutional reforms such as expanding the franchise. In
existing models, sharing power in this manner enables ruling elites to credibly commit to …

Democratic transitions, franchise extensions, and civil war settlements can often be seen as
power-sharing agreements in which opposing factions try to use institutional structures to …

When can a ruler and an opposition share power? Why do power sharing agreements vary
in the extent to which they constrain ruler's power? Why are these agreements fragile and …

An autocrat's power depends on gaining support, managing agents, and preventing the
opposition from mobilizing. The language of game-theoretic modeling is designed …

What is the impact of popular discontent on the transition from indirect to direct rule? The
current literature suggests contrasting theories, variously arguing that rulers are more likely …

When and why do autocrats share political power? In existing theories, rulers respond to
threats of revolt by conceding institutional reforms, which permanently bolsters their …

The Australian charity sector is extensive and operates across most aspects of our society. It
provides a diverse and frequently complex range of services and delivers essential support …