We present a model of electoral competition in which parties act as brands and use competition to select their candidates. We show that the forces that shape the competition between party representatives and independents rationalize the positive correlation between inequality and polarization...

Politics must address multiple problems simultaneously. In an ideal world, political competition would force parties to adopt priorities that reflect the voters' true concerns. In reality, parties can run their campaigns in such a way as to manipulate voters' priorities. This phenomenon, known...

Taxation is a fundamental policy instrument in the hands of governments. Yet, it is often used inefficiently. Improving taxation requires reforms, but reforms are often blocked. This article reviews the literature to identify three crucial aspects of Personal Income Taxation (PIT). First, what...