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Lakshmi Iyer Research Statement

My research fields are development economics and political economy. One strand of my research focuses on the role of property rights institutions — the laws, rules and norms that govern how property is allocated, how property can be transferred, and how property is secured. The second strand focuses on political institutions: the constraints and rules governing policy makers, and the representation of disadvantaged groups (e.g. women) in electoral office. A final set of research papers identifies the link between economic conditions and the occurrence of political conflict.