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Making sense of the US-China trade war
Chad Bown discusses what happened during the US-China trade war, when, what it meant - and what happens next
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How not to disengage from a conflict: Evidence from NATO’s war in Afghanistan
Strategic miscalculation during Afghanistan’s first security transition may have contributed to its current resurgence of violence
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Selection and incentive effects of teacher performance contracts in Rwanda
Pay for performance can improve student learning without negative impacts on the type of teacher that gets recruited or retained
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The effects of crime on the labour market: Evidence from Mexico
Rising violence in Mexico City led workers, especially women, to reduce hours and leave the labour force
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Market power and in-kind transfers: Evidence from Mexico
In settings with market power, providing goods directly can generate larger consumer surplus gains than cash and vouchers because of price effects
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How climate shocks trigger inter-group conflicts: Evidence from Africa's transhumant pastoralists
Droughts precipitated by climate change force farmers and pastoralists to compete for scant resources, triggering violent clashes
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Why does aid not target the poorest?
Ease of implementation might be a significant factor behind the flow of aid to richer parts of countries
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How cash transfers can have negative impact on non-beneficiaries: Evidence from Philippines
Cash transfers raised food prices and increased stunting among children from ineligible households in remote and poor areas
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Testing financial innovations: Increasing loan repayment using digital collateral
An experiment in Uganda shows that securing a loan with digital collateral can lead to positive benefits for both borrower and lender