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The challenge of measuring intimate partner violence via self-interviewing
Self-interviewing survey techniques substantially increase reported levels of intimate partner violence, but this may be driven by respondents’...
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How government regulation can improve healthcare: Evidence from Kenya
Health sector regulation in Kenya increased the compliance of health facilities with a checklist of patient safety measures without any increase in...
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Uncertainty about seed quality undermines agricultural development in Africa
Technological improvements alone are unlikely to modernise agriculture if farmers are uncertain about the quality of new innovations
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The consequences of inter-state trade liberalisation for Indian farmers
Barrier-free inter-state trade can boost Indian farmers' income on average by increasing competition among intermediaries, but some farmers may...
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Udder success: Empowering farmers through information on veterinarian quality
An information clearinghouse provided accurate information to rural farmers in Pakistan, reducing information asymmetries and increasing veterinarian...
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How gender quotas influenced voting decisions in Chile
The impacts of a campaign to raise awareness of Chile’s new gender quota show how voters strategically respond to electoral laws
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How promoting women to managers catalyses gender equality at home
Promoting women at work increases female bargaining power in the household, both for new female managers and female staff exposed to them as role...
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Promoting economic development through electoral design
When electoral rules encourage politicians to secure a broader base of support, politicians provide public goods more broadly
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How Special Economic Zones shape education decisions in China
On average, Special Economic Zones in China increased local high school enrolment rates, but this masks varying impacts between different types of...