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Why ‘Brain Drain’ is an incomplete story of migration
The migration of high-skilled workers, sometimes referred to as 'brain drain', is usually seen as negative for origin countries. New research suggests this is an incomplete story—highlighting the channels through which emigration can benefit these co...
Disability employment quotas in Brazil: Enforcing the law with limited capacity
When it comes to labour laws, enforcement is often challenging, especially in developing countries. But what if enforcing regulations against just a few companies could influence dozens of others to comply as well? New research on Brazil's disability...
David Autor on AI and the future of work
How can AI reshape employment—not just by replacing tasks but by amplifying human expertise?
Industrial policy in China: Four key facts
Industrial policy is often discussed through high-level narratives and flagship initiatives, yet its implementation—particularly at the subnational level—remains opaque. By using large language models (LLMs) to systematically analyse over three milli...
Strengthening bureaucrat incentives can curb crop burning and save lives in India and Pakistan
Evidence from India and Pakistan shows that harnessing district officials’ local pollution incentives reduces crop fires by up to 14.5% and deters burns by a further 13%, significantly lowering infant and child mortality.
Sanitation Infrastructure
This VoxDevLit systematically reviews economic research on the welfare impacts of sanitation investments and the effectiveness of strategies to expand coverage.
