Coleson Weir
@colesonweir.bsky.social
Economics PhD student @ndecon.bsky.social @biglabnd.bsky.social| Development, Political Economy, Gender | PhD Fellow @kellogginstitute.bsky.social | @udelaware.bsky.social Alum | he/him
www.colesonweir.com
www.colesonweir.com
The extent of electoral redistricting does not impact the probability an incumbent will recontest after redistricting, aside from explicit reservations for SC/ST. Redistricting had the same impact on candidates of the ruling and non-ruling parties. 4/4
August 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The extent of electoral redistricting does not impact the probability an incumbent will recontest after redistricting, aside from explicit reservations for SC/ST. Redistricting had the same impact on candidates of the ruling and non-ruling parties. 4/4
In Andhra Pradesh, some members of the delimitation commission were able to avoid unfavorable redistricting. Other than these members, there was minimal political influence in the redistricting process. 3/4
August 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
In Andhra Pradesh, some members of the delimitation commission were able to avoid unfavorable redistricting. Other than these members, there was minimal political influence in the redistricting process. 3/4
The variance of populations across electoral constituencies shrank in both Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan following redistricting. 2/4
August 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The variance of populations across electoral constituencies shrank in both Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan following redistricting. 2/4
🚨 New working paper 🚨
With Lakshmi Iyer and Susan Ostermann. We examine whether there was political influence in India's redistricting process, and how this affects the probability politicians recontest their seat 1/4
Paper Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1boGg...
With Lakshmi Iyer and Susan Ostermann. We examine whether there was political influence in India's redistricting process, and how this affects the probability politicians recontest their seat 1/4
Paper Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1boGg...
August 4, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🚨 New working paper 🚨
With Lakshmi Iyer and Susan Ostermann. We examine whether there was political influence in India's redistricting process, and how this affects the probability politicians recontest their seat 1/4
Paper Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1boGg...
With Lakshmi Iyer and Susan Ostermann. We examine whether there was political influence in India's redistricting process, and how this affects the probability politicians recontest their seat 1/4
Paper Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1boGg...
Consequently, non-landlord areas continue to have higher levels of consumption and educational attainment and lower mortality and poverty rates compared to landlord areas. 5/6
June 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Consequently, non-landlord areas continue to have higher levels of consumption and educational attainment and lower mortality and poverty rates compared to landlord areas. 5/6
Within directly ruled areas, colonial land tenure systems caused differences in agricultural productivity and investment through 1987. These outcomes have only partially converged. Convergence is seen in areas where target policy was implemented. 4/6
June 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Within directly ruled areas, colonial land tenure systems caused differences in agricultural productivity and investment through 1987. These outcomes have only partially converged. Convergence is seen in areas where target policy was implemented. 4/6
While the quantity of public goods has converged between directly and indirectly ruled areas, the quality of services (as measured by mortality and school completion) has not converged yet, but are trending towards convergence. 3/6
June 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
While the quantity of public goods has converged between directly and indirectly ruled areas, the quality of services (as measured by mortality and school completion) has not converged yet, but are trending towards convergence. 3/6
In 1981, disparities in public goods including schools, health centers, and roads resulted from direct colonial rule in India. By 2011, these disparities have been eliminated following public policy targeted towards equalization of public goods. 2/6
June 24, 2025 at 11:58 PM
In 1981, disparities in public goods including schools, health centers, and roads resulted from direct colonial rule in India. By 2011, these disparities have been eliminated following public policy targeted towards equalization of public goods. 2/6
Excited to see Lakshmi and my work cited in Simon Johnson’s Nobel Lecture this past week! Great way to end the semester.
Link to clip of Johnson's lecture: youtube.com/clip/Ugkxu2-...
@ndecon.bsky.social @biglabnd.bsky.social
Link to clip of Johnson's lecture: youtube.com/clip/Ugkxu2-...
@ndecon.bsky.social @biglabnd.bsky.social
December 15, 2024 at 8:21 PM
Excited to see Lakshmi and my work cited in Simon Johnson’s Nobel Lecture this past week! Great way to end the semester.
Link to clip of Johnson's lecture: youtube.com/clip/Ugkxu2-...
@ndecon.bsky.social @biglabnd.bsky.social
Link to clip of Johnson's lecture: youtube.com/clip/Ugkxu2-...
@ndecon.bsky.social @biglabnd.bsky.social
Presented at the Legacies Workshop in Trondheim hosted by @ntnu-iss.bsky.social . Great presentations and work on the long-run effects of historical institutions. Thoroughly enjoyed my time in Norway!
November 21, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Presented at the Legacies Workshop in Trondheim hosted by @ntnu-iss.bsky.social . Great presentations and work on the long-run effects of historical institutions. Thoroughly enjoyed my time in Norway!
Had a great time presenting at #NEUDC2024 last week.
I presented my research showing the negative effects of colonial institutions can be overcome through targeted public policy and government investment
I presented my research showing the negative effects of colonial institutions can be overcome through targeted public policy and government investment
November 12, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Had a great time presenting at #NEUDC2024 last week.
I presented my research showing the negative effects of colonial institutions can be overcome through targeted public policy and government investment
I presented my research showing the negative effects of colonial institutions can be overcome through targeted public policy and government investment
Free primary education paired with the FGC ban decreased the probability girls were never in school. The results in Benin are similar to those found in Senegal where there was more enforcement of the FGC ban. 5/5
July 11, 2024 at 5:42 PM
Free primary education paired with the FGC ban decreased the probability girls were never in school. The results in Benin are similar to those found in Senegal where there was more enforcement of the FGC ban. 5/5
The negative educational impact caused by the FGC ban dissipated following the implementation of free primary education in Benin. 4/5
July 11, 2024 at 5:42 PM
The negative educational impact caused by the FGC ban dissipated following the implementation of free primary education in Benin. 4/5
The decrease in educational attainment is due to a substitution towards earlier marriage. However, the marriage match quality improved. Women were less likely to be emotionally and physically abused by their husband. 3/5
July 11, 2024 at 5:42 PM
The decrease in educational attainment is due to a substitution towards earlier marriage. However, the marriage match quality improved. Women were less likely to be emotionally and physically abused by their husband. 3/5
Following the 2003 ban of FGC, women obtained fewer years of education on average. Additionally, girls were less likely to complete primary school and start secondary school. 2/5
July 11, 2024 at 5:41 PM
Following the 2003 ban of FGC, women obtained fewer years of education on average. Additionally, girls were less likely to complete primary school and start secondary school. 2/5
🚨 New working paper 🚨
I study the impact of banning female genital cutting (FGC) on women’s educational attainment in Benin. Highlighting the results in this thread: 1/5
Paper Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1CYY2...
I study the impact of banning female genital cutting (FGC) on women’s educational attainment in Benin. Highlighting the results in this thread: 1/5
Paper Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1CYY2...
July 11, 2024 at 5:40 PM
🚨 New working paper 🚨
I study the impact of banning female genital cutting (FGC) on women’s educational attainment in Benin. Highlighting the results in this thread: 1/5
Paper Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1CYY2...
I study the impact of banning female genital cutting (FGC) on women’s educational attainment in Benin. Highlighting the results in this thread: 1/5
Paper Link: drive.google.com/file/d/1CYY2...
Using updated data, we examine gaps in agricultural productivity and investment caused by colonial land tenure systems. Some gaps are now insignificant while others have increased over time. District-level differences dissipated over time due to targeted government investment. 3/3
June 28, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Using updated data, we examine gaps in agricultural productivity and investment caused by colonial land tenure systems. Some gaps are now insignificant while others have increased over time. District-level differences dissipated over time due to targeted government investment. 3/3
Over time, differences in access to public goods caused by direct colonial rule dissipate with public policy aimed at equalizing access to these public goods. 2/3
June 28, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Over time, differences in access to public goods caused by direct colonial rule dissipate with public policy aimed at equalizing access to these public goods. 2/3
🚨 New working paper 🚨
with Lakshmi Iyer (@ndecon.bsky.social). We study the persistence of effects of historical institutions in India. Highlighting the results in this thread: 1/3
Paper Link: www.iza.org/publications...
with Lakshmi Iyer (@ndecon.bsky.social). We study the persistence of effects of historical institutions in India. Highlighting the results in this thread: 1/3
Paper Link: www.iza.org/publications...
June 28, 2024 at 5:09 PM
🚨 New working paper 🚨
with Lakshmi Iyer (@ndecon.bsky.social). We study the persistence of effects of historical institutions in India. Highlighting the results in this thread: 1/3
Paper Link: www.iza.org/publications...
with Lakshmi Iyer (@ndecon.bsky.social). We study the persistence of effects of historical institutions in India. Highlighting the results in this thread: 1/3
Paper Link: www.iza.org/publications...
First conference in the books. Had a great experience presenting my research on the effects of banning FGC at the IAES conference in Philly this weekend! @ndecon.bsky.social
October 8, 2023 at 2:15 PM
First conference in the books. Had a great experience presenting my research on the effects of banning FGC at the IAES conference in Philly this weekend! @ndecon.bsky.social