How does interacting with other ethnicities shape political attitudes?
Living closer to the resettlement sites of ethnic minorities in Malaysia reduced voter’s preference for ethno-nationalistic politics by improving economic outcomes and enhancing the frequency of casual inter-ethnic contact in shared public spaces.
Exposure to microplastics lowers birthweights and damages infant health
A large-scale study establishes what is believed to be the first causal link between in-utero exposure to microplastics and low birthweights.
The importance of parenthood for gender inequality around the world
The differential impact of parenthood on the employment of mothers relative to fathers – the child penalty – is a universal phenomenon, but with varying magnitudes. New evidence across 134 countries shows that typically, as countries grow wealthier, ...
Three smart ways to unlock progress on the big issues in development in 2025
Members of the 'Network of Chief Economists of Development Agencies and Finance Institutes' explore how we can unlock progress on the big issues for global development in 2025.