S4 Ep42: Can we use experiments to understand institutions?

Michael Callen, an economist at the London School of Economics, focuses on institutional change, while Jonathan Weigel from UC Berkeley specializes in experimental research. They discuss how rigorous experimental methods can illuminate the connection between institutions and economic growth. The conversation highlights the challenges of running experiments in varying contexts, using case studies like Congo's tax collection to showcase civic engagement. They also explore the role of mobile technology in enhancing institutional policy across different countries.