Diplomatic Parking Violations and Corruption

This chapter examines a research project tracking unpaid parking violations by UN diplomats in New York City, exploring the connection between diplomatic immunity and a diplomat's home country's corruption levels. Through data analysis, it reveals disparities in ticketing patterns among different nations and suggests that diplomats from more corrupt countries are more likely to disregard local laws. The discussion also touches on the broader implications for academic research practices and the reliability of findings in economics.