Clemence Tricaud
Assistant Professor of Economics
About
Clemence Tricaud’s research focuses on political economy and public economics, specifically voters’ and candidates’ behavior. Tricaud also studies interjurisdictional policies and what happens when neighboring municipalities must jointly make decisions regarding public policy. Her goal is to assess the impact of jurisdiction size on public policies and welfare and identify optimal decision making strategies.
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4 Articles

COVID-19 Tactics Varied by Gender Among Brazilian Mayors Running for Reelection
Notable differences in death rates; it appears candidates factored in voter gender bias

Reimbursing Candidate Campaign Contributions Makes Elections More Competitive
Incumbents in France are reelected less often when all candidates can be repaid for personal outlays

France, Forcing Municipal Mergers, Achieves Growth in Housing Units
Construction permitting power taken from cities that resisted development

Voters Often Opt for Candidate They Expect to Win
The bandwagon effect boosts the top vote-getter in preliminary rounds