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Algorithms amplify gender gaps in China’s gig economy
Stark gender disparities are evident on a Chinese online healthcare platform, with algorithms disproportionately favouring male physicians.
How can governments improve school voucher programmes?
While vouchers may provide students with more choice, private schools may respond by changing tuition fees, affecting those without vouchers. Examining India’s school voucher programme sheds light on how governments can improve school voucher program...
How to target aid after a disaster
Existing disaster aid programmes focus on property owners that experience physical damages. Evidence from Nepal shows that a broader and less targeted approach could be easier to implement and better for welfare.
Depression and loneliness among the elderly in low- and middle-income countries
Are the elderly more likely to be depressed? How does depression impact the lives of seniors?
How oil royalties have shaped education and labour markets in Ecuador
In Ecuador, royalties from oil extraction have increased average educational attainment and generated good jobs in the formal sector, despite reducing incentives to pursue tertiary education.
