Dual Citizenship and Dueling Loyalties: Evidence from West Africa, with Fiona Shen-Bayh
Pre-Analysis Plan. How do citizens perceive and respond to dual citizenship and diaspora policies, particularly pertaining to politicians who have ties to multiple countries? This project entails a multi-country survey and experimental design in Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia on public opinion about dual citizenship. Given the growing political and economic influence of the African diaspora, the rights and roles of dual citizens have become increasingly contentious. Using a descriptive survey, a framing experiment, and a conjoint experiment, we explore when and why citizens support dual citizenship, how they respond to diaspora politicians, and how they view the role dual citizens and the broader diaspora play in the economic and democratic development of their countries.
Disseminated results to participants in French (Côte d'Ivoire) here.
Disseminated results to participants in English (Liberia) here.
PROJECTS
The Politics of Slave History Commemoration and Tourism in Africa
Preliminary fieldwork (interviews and participant observation) in Benin, 2025