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The republic of beliefs
The power of law comes through its ability to help people build up expectations about one another’s behaviour
Costs and benefits of helping firms formalise in Malawi
A cheap intervention increased firm registration but failed to impact tax registration, negating potential tax revenue
The impact of the steamship on global trade and development
The arrival of the steamship benefitted some countries but not others, with the strength and inclusiveness of institutions playing a key role
Does China’s bureaucracy work?
Analysing the pattern of promotions provides illuminating evidence on current levels of corruption in Chinese bureaucracy
Migration to end poverty
Removing barriers to internal migration can boost a country’s productivity, albeit modestly and with heterogonous effects on original populations
The dynamic effects of computerised VAT invoices on Chinese manufacturing firms
Evidence from China shows tax revenues increase in the short run from better enforcement, but these increases decrease over time as firms downsize
Does affirmative action incentivise schooling?
Caste-based reservations in government jobs and colleges in India resulted in potential future beneficiaries staying in school longer
Mainstream development economics is failing
The former World Bank Chief Economist explains why developing countries should pursue growth based on their unique comparative advantages
Historical legacies and African development
The effect of colonisation on Africa’s modernisation is a highly contentious and emotional debate. The reality is trickier than you think.
What happens when you incentivise primary education in Uganda
Incentives that hold teachers accountable for achievement can increase education attainment when paired with adequate instructional resources
