the years 1985 to 2013. Relying on a meteorological drought index, we show that higher drought exposure is followed by … different. In addition, we identify drought-induced corruption as a phenomenon of countries yielding high per capita income in …

approach for 120 countries during the period 1985–2013. Relying on a meteorological drought measure, the Standardized … Precipitation Index, we show that more severe drought exposure is followed by more corruption. The effect holds for subsamples of … provide initial evidence on the transmission paths of drought-induced corruption, which differ depending on the countries …

-lasting drought that started in 1979. Using data from meteorological ground stations to compute a measure of drought severity that … takes rainfall and evaporation into account, we estimate the effects of the drought on the voting behavior of individuals in … weather-resistant crops featured stronger declines in protest in response to drought severity. …

-lasting drought that started in 1979. Using data from meteorological ground stations to compute a measure of drought severity that … takes rainfall and evaporation into account, we estimate the effects of the drought on the voting behavior of individuals in … weather-resistant crops featured stronger declines in protest in response to drought severity. …

. Furthermore, the interaction between decentralization and high quality institutions has a greater contribution to the reduction of … countries with higher quality institutions. However, when essential technology does not exist, decentralization and quality of …