The paradox of anticorruption messaging: Evidence from a tax reform in Honduras
How should governments communicate reforms to fight corruption without reinforcing citizens’ negative perceptions? A carefully designed information intervention in Honduras provides a promising approach to update citizen beliefs about corruption in t...
High-speed rail and China's electric vehicle adoption miracle
Improved transport infrastructure can accelerate the transition to electric cars by alleviating range anxiety. Evidence from China suggests that the expansion of high-speed rail connectivity accounted for up to one-third of the increase in electric v...
How will AI impact jobs in emerging and developing economies?
Artificial Intelligence, particularly Generative AI, is rapidly transforming labour markets worldwide. While its adoption has sparked optimism about its potential to spur productivity gains, it also raises concerns of widespread job displacement. The...
US-China trade war: Who pays the price?
Although US tariffs on Chinese exports were intended to support domestic industries, evidence suggests that the tariff burden may have fallen largely on US consumers, as opposed to Chinese exporters. Chinese exporters also experienced a decline in de...