Vanderbilt University
SangEun Kim is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Political Science at Vanderbilt University. Her work focuses on the effect of traditional leaders in Africa in local communities.
Contested Traditional Leadership and the Welfare of Villagers
Does contestation in traditional leadership affect the welfare of villagers? This study explores this question by focusing on the distinction between local public goods and private goods. The original surveys with traditional leaders, their ruling family, and the secretary show that competition has varied effects on villagers' welfare.
Sessions
Malawi’s Pursuit of Independence and Good Governance