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The household benefits of an educated older sister
More schooling for girls in Pakistan improves the educational outcomes of the younger siblings they help raise
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Making a Narco: Childhood exposure to illegal labour markets and criminal life paths
Exposure to illegal labour markets in childhood leads to the formation of industry-specific human capital, putting children on a criminal life path
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What happens when you incentivise primary education in Uganda
Incentives that hold teachers accountable for achievement can increase education attainment when paired with adequate instructional resources
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Historical legacies and African development
The effect of colonisation on Africa’s modernisation is a highly contentious and emotional debate. The reality is trickier than you think.
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Does affirmative action incentivise schooling?
Caste-based reservations in government jobs and colleges in India resulted in potential future beneficiaries staying in school longer
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The dynamic effects of computerised VAT invoices on Chinese manufacturing firms
Evidence from China shows tax revenues increase in the short run from better enforcement, but these increases decrease over time as firms downsize
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Migration to end poverty
Removing barriers to internal migration can boost a country’s productivity, albeit modestly and with heterogonous effects on original populations
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The impact of the steamship on global trade and development
The arrival of the steamship benefitted some countries but not others, with the strength and inclusiveness of institutions playing a key role
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Costs and benefits of helping firms formalise in Malawi
A cheap intervention increased firm registration but failed to impact tax registration, negating potential tax revenue