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VoxDev as an educational resource
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Education during commodity booms in low-income countries: Lessons from history
Commodity specialisation in Colombia during the late 19th and 20th centuries had negative impacts on the demand for education during a surge in global demand for coffee
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The gendered effects of import competition in Peru
Chinese import competition in Peru had adverse effects on employment in the short term, which dissipates for men, but is long-lasting for low-educated women in the tradable sector
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Sanitation investments, water pollution and health: Lessons from India
Sanitation investments in India led to large increases in water pollution, which offset the intended health benefits of increased latrine construction
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Coming home to prosperity: How return migration promotes economic development
Evidence from Mexico shows how migrants can foster local economic development after returning to their countries of origin
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Does manufacturing employment improve women’s agency? Evidence from Lesotho
The emergence of ready-made-garment sectors in poor countries can have substantial impacts on women’s health and decision-making power
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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
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International spillover effects of air pollution: Evidence from mortality and health data
Air pollution in China has significant negative effects on mortality and morbidity in South Korea, and accounting for this amplifies the overall benefits of environmental regulation
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The benefits of road maintenance: Lessons from Indonesia
Better roads help manufacturers create new jobs, enabling worker transitions out of informal employment, and increasing wages.