New data from India shows that parents often retain a share of dowry, which may enable sons to migrate for work, and provide a new role for dowry in modern times.

How does culture shape economic policy and development?

Across Africa, early first-births remain the norm even as educational attainment has increased. Evidence from Zambia shows misperceptions and medical mistrust may be a key reason why.

Grants given to public schools in Pakistan increase test scores in both public and private schools as a result of increased competition

Family decisions and outcomes are affected by and also change with cultural institutions

In low-income countries, students’ economic background can determine how well their learning needs are matched with their schools’ instructional level

Can we increase girls’ educational outcomes through endowing them with negotiation skills?

Better access to foreign capital reduces misallocation and stimulates growth, with the highest gains where local capital markets are least developed

State pensions in Indonesia and Ghana are found to impact parents and their children, with respect to elderly care and investment in education