Peru
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How effective are monetary incentives to vote?
A larger fine for electoral abstention increases voter turnout but does not affect election outcomes in settings with compulsory voting
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How the wage-setting power of firms shapes Peru’s economy
Labour market power hinders development by suppressing wage employment and also fostering a dependence on self-employment that undermines the effectiveness of policies aiming to boost wages and wage employment
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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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Policymaking, trust, and the demand for public services
After the public disclosure of alleged forced sterilisations during a family planning campaign, municipalities in Peru with more victims exhibited a steep decline in public health services and lower levels of trust in public institutions
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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
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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
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How import competition can increase quality upgrading and exporting: Evidence from Peru
Trade-induced competition on final goods drove firms in the Peruvian apparel industry to upgrade the quality of their products and export more
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Digitalisation to improve tax compliance: Evidence from VAT e-invoicing in Peru
Mandatory adoption of VAT e-invoicing in Peru increased reported transactions and improved tax compliance
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How teacher wage policies help reduce urban-rural achievement gaps: Evidence from Peru
Wage policies that account for teacher preferences can achieve a more effective and equitable geographic allocation of teachers