Law and order? The effect of a policy to re-establish control of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas

A policy to pacify Rio de Janeiro’s favelas reduced murder and robbery, yet many other forms of crime increased...

Autocratic AI dystopias: Science fiction or social science fact?

China's autocratic political regime and the rapid innovation in its AI sector mutually reinforce each other...

Foreign corruption regulation helps African communities capture resource extraction benefits

Anti-corruption regulation against multinational corporations in developed countries can increase the local economic benefits of natural resource extraction for African communities...

How improving urban transport infrastructure spurs innovation: Evidence from China

The expansion of the Beijing subway system is driving collaborative innovation by reducing travel costs and increasing matches among highly productive inventors...

How old-age pensions impact fertility choices: Evidence from Namibia

The extension of social pensions in Namibia in the 1990s led to a rapid, substantial decline in fertility...

The impacts of parental job loss and job insurance policies on children: Evidence from Brazil

Parental job loss has significant negative effects on children, which can be partly mitigated by access to unemployment insurance...

School internet access improved student learning in Peru…but it took time!

School-based internet access boosted test scores in Peru, but these effects took time to materialise...

Job losses, unemployment benefits and domestic violence: Evidence from Brazil

Job losses, through reduced income and increased exposure, lead to substantial increases in domestic violence against women which are not mitigated by unemployment benefits ...

Removing local barriers to entry can boost productivity growth: Evidence from Peru

Removing local barriers to entry can be a cost-efficient way to boost aggregate productivity growth in developing countries...