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This study examines the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte (2016-2022) in the Philippines who became widely known due to his populist agenda and especially his support for the extrajudicial killing of drug users and criminals. To evaluate the impact of his presidency on institutional quality, this study uses data from 2006 to 2022 and the synthetic control method. The results suggest that the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte had a significant and decreasing effect on the rule of law in the Philippines. With the approach used, this study provides counterfactual evidence on how the Duterte presidency has deteriorated institutional quality. Additionally, the study discusses his major policies that led to institutional decay, while also looking at other dimensions of institutional quality. As a large part of his policies aimed at improving economic performance, this study also discusses the short-term economic outcomes of his efforts.
| Keyword | Political Economy |
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