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Where are we in the economics of industrial policies?
Research on industrial policy has taken off, leading to a better understanding of when such policies effectively harness economic development
The (unintended) effects of China’s 2004 tax reform
Firms used VAT savings from China’s tax reform to invest in machinery as intended, but the reform reduced firm productivity, exports and employment
Optimising production: Industrial policies in networks
A study finds that promoting upstream sectors to counter resource misallocation raises aggregate efficiency
How to cast a wider tax net? Experimental evidence from Costa Rica
A simple tax enforcement email aimed at non-filers offers a cost-effective solution for improving tax compliance
The spacial structure of cities in developing countries
Ed Glaeser outlines key urban policy challenges in developing countries and the research needed to address them
How do domestic migrants impact local labour markets in developing countries?
Low-skilled natives tend to be most affected by low-skilled migrants, but are high-skilled natives most affected by high-skilled migrants?
Strategic default in the international coffee market
Linking farmers to global markets could spur growth and reduce poverty, but if markets do not work well these gains cannot be realised
Making moves matter
Evidence from Pakistan shows that governments can use the postings of bureaucrats to improve their performance
(Un)ease of doing business: How congested courts hinder firm productivity
Congestion in Indian courts of justice distorts firms’ organisation and sourcing decisions and lowers aggregate productivity
How do family planning policies reshape the life of the Chinese elderly?
A study finds that while family planning has either no effect or a slightly positive one on elderly Chinese parents’ physical health, it can be detrimental to their mental health
