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How railways impact the growth of cities: Evidence from colonial India
Railways encouraged the growth of cities in colonial India and market access helps explain why
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The relationship between labour market conditions and policy effects: Evidence from Mexico’s PROGRESA
A conditional cash transfer programme was less effective in regions with more exposure to export-manufacturing jobs
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How financial need affects pricing: Evidence from small businesses in Ghana
Poorer business owners settle for lower prices when bargaining with buyers
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A breath of fresh air: Raising awareness for clean fuel adoption in India
Providing information about both the health hazards of cooking with solid fuel and subsidy benefits led to behavioural changes and increased LPG usage
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The impact of US deportation policy on gang activity in El Salvador
Deportation policies can inadvertently disseminate ideas and criminal networks between countries, unintentionally increasing migration back to the US
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Barriers to upgrading in developing countries
Upgrading within firms in developing countries is driven by increased know-how and certain buyer types
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Innovation versus imitation: Where all that Chinese R&D is going
The productivity of innovation could be enhanced by reducing distortions in the economy; increasing R&D expenditure is no guarantee of growth
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The impacts of technology on property tax collection and efficiency: Evidence from Ghana
Technology improves local tax collection efficiency and the progressivity of the property tax system but can also lead to unintended outcomes
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The impact of information provision on women’s migration outcomes: Evidence from Indonesia
Providing information about the quality of placement agencies improves migration outcomes for job-seeking migrant women