Cash transfers and adult labour outcomes in developing countries: Why does the Econ 101 labour-leisure trade-off model lead us astray? Missing markets, price effects, and dynamic and general equilibrium effects help explain why poor people do not work less when given cash... Labour Markets Sarah Baird David McKenzie Berk Özler Published 19.10.18
Mind over money matters: How psychosocial interventions can help with money management Psychosocial factors matter for financial behaviour. A financial literacy and parenting programme substantially improves families’ financial lives.... Finance Janina Isabel Steinert Lucie Cluver Franziska Meinck Jenny Doubt Sebastian Vollmer Published 14.09.18
Lending to female-owned small enterprises in Sri Lanka and Ghana Investment in small firms led to monthly returns of 6% in Sri Lanka. However, the returns are negligible for female-owned enterprises.... Firms Christopher Woodruff Published 18.12.17
Return to capital in small firms Investment in small firms led to monthly returns of 6% in Sri Lanka. However, the growth prospects for most of them remain unchanged. ... Firms Christopher Woodruff Published 12.12.17
The changing face of development policy in India: A conversation with Kaushik Basu Kaushik Basu discusses India-specific issues including the use of economic knowledge in policymaking and the role of values in public service delivery... Public Economics Kaushik Basu Parikshit Ghosh Published 21.06.17
Combating poverty in developing countries with a universal basic income The pros and cons of a universal basic income in reducing poverty and achieving inclusive economic growth in varying country contexts... Social Protection Maitreesh Ghatak Published 17.07.17
