Contrary to popular belief, economic development does not necessarily lead to secularisation. Instead, religion often adapts and persists, providing social support, identity, and stability amid uncertainty – while interacting dynamically with states, traditional beliefs, and evolving economic realities.

How does culture shape economic policy and development?

Concessions granted to private companies to extract natural resources still have negative effects on present-day development in the DRC

Evidence from land reform in El Salvador shows that private property rights are not necessarily more efficient than cooperative property rights

Colonial medical campaigns in Central Africa have had lasting impacts, worsening health outcomes and lowering World Bank health project success today