Tweeting cheap talk: Elites’ communication strategies during corruption scandals
International Political Science Review
Published online on May 09, 2026
Abstract
International Political Science Review, Volume 47, Issue 4, Page 525-542, September 2026.
Politicians often claim they will address corruption but rarely push substantive reforms. We argue they engage in “cheap talk” due to electoral incentives while avoiding reform that could weaken their position. Using Puerto Rico as a case, we analyzed ...
Politicians often claim they will address corruption but rarely push substantive reforms. We argue they engage in “cheap talk” due to electoral incentives while avoiding reform that could weaken their position. Using Puerto Rico as a case, we analyzed ...