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Development in an era of deglobalisation
In an era of deglobalisation, developing countries need more equality within their borders
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Informality, consumption taxes and redistribution
Taxes on consumption help governments in developing countries redistribute thanks to the presence of large informal sectors
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Prison labour: The price of prisons and the lasting effects of incarceration
Government use of prison labour can distort incentives for incarceration and have lasting negative effects on trust in legal institutions like police
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Female employment and intimate partner violence in Turkey
Refugee inflows from Syria to Turkey led to the displacement of women in the labour force, but also reduced the risk of intimate partner violence
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Public procurement in developing economies
Heavier regulation of procurement is associated with better outcomes in countries with lower quality public sectors, and with worse outcomes in...
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Do India’s farmers use too much water?
Rationing electricity supply limits farmers’ water use to a nearly efficient level on average, but also lowers agricultural productivity
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Intra-household and intra-personal constraints to women’s employment in India
Low self-confidence may keep women from persuading family members that they should enter the workplace, despite wanting to work themselves
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Using social connections to solve coordination failure: Evidence from assembly lines in India
An experiment in garment factories suggests that stronger social connections among co-workers can enhance coordination when incentives are group-based
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In the eyes of the beholder: How do artisans set prices for their products
Artisans who are attached to their creative output offer discounts to discerning buyers, even when these buyers have a high willingness to pay