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Competition and the welfare gains from transportation infrastructure in India
The construction of the Golden Quadrilateral has seen unequal gains in manufacturing income across states, largely due to proximity to the highway
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The anatomy of a public health crisis: Household responses during the Zika epidemic in Brazil
Pregnancy rates fell by almost 7% as a result of the public health information provided on the Zika epidemic by the Brazilian government
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Can energy efficiency subsidies improve welfare in low-income countries? Evidence from Kenya says yes
Energy-efficient stoves save USD 120 per year (300% returns), but as credit constraints prevent adoption, subsidies may be more effective than carbon...
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Autonomy – not rules – may be a government’s best weapon in the fight against corruption
Giving government procurement officers more leeway in decision-making over expenses could save billions
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Resources and conflict: The role of law enforcement and group competition
The effect of illegal ‘resources’ on conflict depends on the country context, group competition, and the government’s capacity to enforce laws
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How tax audits can open credit floodgates: Evidence from Ecuador
Ecuador's efforts to increase corporate tax audits led to a welcome surprise: banks stepped up their lending efforts as confidence in firms rose
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Measuring deprivation: Going beyond income poverty and accounting for premature mortality
A year prematurely lost is as bad as a year spent in poverty. Aggregating these indices offers a more accurate insight into the progress of nations
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Providing information to empower women in agriculture: Evidence from Uganda
Targeting women directly with relevant information in ways that are appealing increases their agency, access to resources, and achievements in farming
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Buy as you need: Nutrition and food storage imperfections in Burkina Faso
Creating village-level cooperatives to buy grain from outside sources and sell it locally reduced nutritional stress, especially among the young