Isabella Montini

Isabella Montini is a Brazilian researcher and doctoral candidate in Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley. Her work focuses on the intersection of public policy, infrastructure, and social equity, particularly in the context of Brazil. Montini's recent research, co-authored with Alison E. Post, examines the allocation of parliamentary amendments in Brazil, highlighting how federal deputies often favor small municipalities for funding simple, quick-to-complete projects over larger, more impactful infrastructure initiatives. This pattern raises concerns about the reinforcement of historical inequalities in infrastructure development between urban centers and smaller towns.