Sanitation investments, water pollution and health: Lessons from India

Sanitation investments in India led to large increases in water pollution, which offset the intended health benefits of increased latrine construction...

Coming home to prosperity: How return migration promotes economic development

Evidence from Mexico shows how migrants can foster local economic development after returning to their countries of origin ...

Does manufacturing employment improve women’s agency? Evidence from Lesotho

The emergence of ready-made-garment sectors in poor countries can have substantial impacts on women’s health and decision-making power...

How improving urban transport infrastructure spurs innovation: Evidence from China

The expansion of the Beijing subway system is driving collaborative innovation by reducing travel costs and increasing matches among highly productive inventors...

International spillover effects of air pollution: Evidence from mortality and health data

Air pollution in China has significant negative effects on mortality and morbidity in South Korea, and accounting for this amplifies the overall benefits of environmental regulation...

The benefits of road maintenance: Lessons from Indonesia

Better roads help manufacturers create new jobs, enabling worker transitions out of informal employment, and increasing wages....

The socioeconomic effects of export slowdowns: Evidence from China

Cities with export slowdowns had larger increases in crime rates, driven by weakened labour markets...

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...

Migrants and Firms: Evidence from China

In response to migration from rural areas, manufacturing production becomes more labour intensive due to a change in technology and product varieties...