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What is the role of small farms in the future of agriculture?
Despite decades of investment, innovation, and policy reform, yields on African small farms remain significantly below those in high-income countries—even when similar technologies are used. Which policies are most effective in boosting productivity ...
New measures reveal a growing industrial policy divide
New measures reveal that advanced economies are leading a global surge in industrial policy—developing countries must navigate the consequences.
Can smoking bans curb the habit?
Between 2009 and 2013, several Brazilian states and state capitals adopted strict smoking bans; this was followed by a national-level ban in 2014. Comprehensive bans and strict enforcement were crucial to the effectiveness of these policy efforts.
Can participatory budgeting build government legitimacy and increase tax revenues in weak states?
Evidence from Sierra Leone shows that digital participatory budgeting can increase government legitimacy in weak states but only increases tax compliance for supporters of the incumbent government.
