observational data
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Farmers hold false beliefs about the seeds they grow – and it matters for efficiency
With more inputs, improved crop varieties can yield more. But do Ethiopian maize farmers know enough about their seeds to optimise fertiliser use?
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The lifetime benefits of the New Deal’s youth employment programme
The New Deal’s youth employment programme, the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), had significant long-run benefits, increasing the lifetime earnings and longevity of its participants, despite having few effects on short-term labour market outcomes.