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The hidden cost of a firstborn daughter in Africa
Although sex ratios at birth remain relatively balanced in sub-Saharan Africa, this does not necessarily imply a lack of son preference. Analysis of over 100 Demographic and Health Surveys across 34 countries reveal that having a firstborn daughter—a...
Can group therapy improve mental health among adolescent girls in Uganda?
A group therapy programme only reduced depression rates among adolescent girls in Uganda in the short-term. Adding a cash transfer to the programme backfired, likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated stressors.
Unlocking investment in small firms through performance-linked financial contracts
Performance-linked contracts, increasingly enabled by financial technology, can better spur investment among small firms than rigid microcredit—especially for risk- and loss-averse business owners.
How does social media influence conflict?
How does media bias contribute to social unrest? Theme leaders from CEPR's ReCIPE programme discuss the links between conflict and social media, as well as current efforts to forecast conflict occurrence.
War of attrition in the streets: Rethinking the dynamics of protest participation
Why do some protests grow quickly into large movements that force governments to respond, whereas others slowly die out? What drives individuals to join and what determines when a government decides to concede?
Lowering travel costs to agro-input retailers boosts fertiliser adoption
The most remote villages in Northern Tanzania pay 40–55% more for fertiliser than villages with better market access. Halving travel costs leads to a nearly fourfold increase in fertiliser adoption.
