Gaby Levy
Biographic Data
| ID | 140635 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Gaby Levy |
| GIVEN NAMES | Gaby |
| FAMILY NAME | Levy |
| SIGNATURE | LEVY G |
| AFFILIATIONS | Duke University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8803-7873 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 24 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 7 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1992 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Out-Competing Rivals
What determines the legitimacy of aspiring rulers? Questions about support of the governed are central to theories of state-building and political order. Millions worldwide live under the influence of competing armed groups, yet we know little about how people in these contexts make comparative assessments of would-be rulers. We theorize how local norms, social networks, and the provision of goods and services influence these comparative judgment…
Violence against civilians and public support for the state
When state armed forces engage in violence against civilians during civil wars, why do some citizens continue to support the government? I argue that individuals' support for the state in such contexts is shaped by the interplay between their perceptions of violence, governance and ideology. Drawing on research concerning motivated reasoning, I suggest that ideological similarity with and effective governance from the state can alleviate the nega…
Diplomatic Statements and the Strategic Use of Terrorism in Civil Wars
How does third-party diplomatic and material support affect rebel groups’ use of terrorism in civil wars? We argue via a game-theoretic model that diplomatic support prompts prospective shifts in rebel tactics, from civilian to military targets, in anticipation of material support, while material support alters the cost structure of attacks, leading to the same tactical shift. We empirically test the model’s implications using an original dataset…
State Absence, Vengeance, and the Logic of Vigilantism in Guatemala
Across the world, citizens sidestep the state to punish offenses on their own. Such vigilantism can help communities provide order, yet it raises concerns about public accountability and the rights of the accused. While prior research has identified the structural correlates of vigilantism, an open question is in which cases citizens prefer vigilantism over conventional policing. To make sense of these preferences, we draw on two logics of punish…
Extortion, Civic Action, and Political Participation among Guatemalan Deportees
How do deported migrants engage in civic and political life after being forcibly returned to their home countries? Do experiences during the migration journey impact how deportees (re)engage? We explore how extortion experienced during migration alters political and civic engagement preferences. We utilize a multi-method approach combining original survey data of Guatemalans deported from the United States and a series of qualitative deportee int…
Evaluations of Violence at the Polls
Following armed conflict, voters must often evaluate candidates who have allegedly committed violence against civilians. What kinds of alleged perpetrators are voters more willing to support and why? I argue that people appraise candidates’ alleged involvement in violence by considering how their participation reflects competence and integrity. This article relies on the theory of dyadic morality to build a framework for civilian judgements about…
Marital Relations and Combat Stress Reaction
Zahava Solomon, Mark Waysman, Ruth Belkin, Gaby Levy, Mario Mikulincer, Dan Enoch, Marital Relations and Combat Stress Reaction: The Wives' Perspective, Journal of Marriage and Family, Vol. 54, No. 2 (May, 1992), pp. 316-326
State Absence, Vengeance, and the Logic of Vigilantism in Guatemala
Across the world, citizens sidestep the state to punish offenses on their own. Such vigilantism can help communities provide order, yet it raises concerns about public accountability and the rights of the accused. While prior research has identified the structural correlates of vigilantism, an open question is in which cases citizens prefer vigilantism over conventional policing. To make sense of these preferences, we draw on two logics of punish…
Evaluations of Violence at the Polls
Following armed conflict, voters must often evaluate candidates who have allegedly committed violence against civilians. What kinds of alleged perpetrators are voters more willing to support and why? I argue that people appraise candidates’ alleged involvement in violence by considering how their participation reflects competence and integrity. This article relies on the theory of dyadic morality to build a framework for civilian judgements about…
Marital Relations and Combat Stress Reaction
Zahava Solomon, Mark Waysman, Ruth Belkin, Gaby Levy, Mario Mikulincer, Dan Enoch, Marital Relations and Combat Stress Reaction: The Wives' Perspective, Journal of Marriage and Family, Vol. 54, No. 2 (May, 1992), pp. 316-326
Violence against civilians and public support for the state
When state armed forces engage in violence against civilians during civil wars, why do some citizens continue to support the government? I argue that individuals' support for the state in such contexts is shaped by the interplay between their perceptions of violence, governance and ideology. Drawing on research concerning motivated reasoning, I suggest that ideological similarity with and effective governance from the state can alleviate the nega…
Extortion, Civic Action, and Political Participation among Guatemalan Deportees
How do deported migrants engage in civic and political life after being forcibly returned to their home countries? Do experiences during the migration journey impact how deportees (re)engage? We explore how extortion experienced during migration alters political and civic engagement preferences. We utilize a multi-method approach combining original survey data of Guatemalans deported from the United States and a series of qualitative deportee int…
Out-Competing Rivals
What determines the legitimacy of aspiring rulers? Questions about support of the governed are central to theories of state-building and political order. Millions worldwide live under the influence of competing armed groups, yet we know little about how people in these contexts make comparative assessments of would-be rulers. We theorize how local norms, social networks, and the provision of goods and services influence these comparative judgment…
Marital Relations and Combat Stress Reaction
Zahava Solomon, Mark Waysman, Ruth Belkin, Gaby Levy, Mario Mikulincer, Dan Enoch, Marital Relations and Combat Stress Reaction: The Wives' Perspective, Journal of Marriage and Family, Vol. 54, No. 2 (May, 1992), pp. 316-326
Evaluations of Violence at the Polls
Following armed conflict, voters must often evaluate candidates who have allegedly committed violence against civilians. What kinds of alleged perpetrators are voters more willing to support and why? I argue that people appraise candidates’ alleged involvement in violence by considering how their participation reflects competence and integrity. This article relies on the theory of dyadic morality to build a framework for civilian judgements about…
Diplomatic Statements and the Strategic Use of Terrorism in Civil Wars
How does third-party diplomatic and material support affect rebel groups’ use of terrorism in civil wars? We argue via a game-theoretic model that diplomatic support prompts prospective shifts in rebel tactics, from civilian to military targets, in anticipation of material support, while material support alters the cost structure of attacks, leading to the same tactical shift. We empirically test the model’s implications using an original dataset…
State Absence, Vengeance, and the Logic of Vigilantism in Guatemala
Across the world, citizens sidestep the state to punish offenses on their own. Such vigilantism can help communities provide order, yet it raises concerns about public accountability and the rights of the accused. While prior research has identified the structural correlates of vigilantism, an open question is in which cases citizens prefer vigilantism over conventional policing. To make sense of these preferences, we draw on two logics of punish…
Extortion, Civic Action, and Political Participation among Guatemalan Deportees
How do deported migrants engage in civic and political life after being forcibly returned to their home countries? Do experiences during the migration journey impact how deportees (re)engage? We explore how extortion experienced during migration alters political and civic engagement preferences. We utilize a multi-method approach combining original survey data of Guatemalans deported from the United States and a series of qualitative deportee int…
Out-Competing Rivals
What determines the legitimacy of aspiring rulers? Questions about support of the governed are central to theories of state-building and political order. Millions worldwide live under the influence of competing armed groups, yet we know little about how people in these contexts make comparative assessments of would-be rulers. We theorize how local norms, social networks, and the provision of goods and services influence these comparative judgment…
Violence against civilians and public support for the state
When state armed forces engage in violence against civilians during civil wars, why do some citizens continue to support the government? I argue that individuals' support for the state in such contexts is shaped by the interplay between their perceptions of violence, governance and ideology. Drawing on research concerning motivated reasoning, I suggest that ideological similarity with and effective governance from the state can alleviate the nega…
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