Research

You can find my CV in pdf HERE.

Published Work

de Kadt, Daniel, Ada Johnson-Kanu, and Melissa Sands (2024). State Violence, Party Formation, and Electoral Accountability: The political legacy of the Marikana massacre. American Political Science Review, 118(2), 563-583.

Working Papers

The Historical Roots of Ethnic Representation in the Civil Service.

Precolonial States and Development: Evidence from Agriculture in Africa. (with Aditya Dasgupta).

The Effects of Fuel Subsidy Removal on Nigerians. Under review

The Health Impact of Access to Food and Drug Information. Under review

Works in Progress

Do Elections Improve Service Delivery? Evidence from Local Governments in Nigeria. (with Nick Cruz).

Colonization and the Politics of Belonging in Africa.