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The impact of US deportation policy on gang activity in El Salvador
Deportation policies can inadvertently disseminate ideas and criminal networks between countries, unintentionally increasing migration back to the US
Politics at work
Political discrimination in the workplace is large in magnitude, and impacts hiring, pay and promotion
A breath of fresh air: Raising awareness for clean fuel adoption in India
Providing information about both the health hazards of cooking with solid fuel and subsidy benefits led to behavioural changes and increased LPG usage
How financial need affects pricing: Evidence from small businesses in Ghana
Poorer business owners settle for lower prices when bargaining with buyers
Job loss and crime in Brazil
After mass layoffs criminal prosecutions increase for displaced workers, but eligibility for unemployment benefits offsets this effect
The relationship between labour market conditions and policy effects: Evidence from Mexico’s PROGRESA
A conditional cash transfer programme was less effective in regions with more exposure to export-manufacturing jobs
How railways impact the growth of cities: Evidence from colonial India
Railways encouraged the growth of cities in colonial India and market access helps explain why
Targeting relief aid after natural disasters: Should donors work through governments or NGOs?
After natural disasters, governments and non-governmental organisations differ in their effectiveness at targeting the hardest hit populations
The unequal effects of pollution on daily labour supply
In response to high pollution, workers reduce their labour supply, but by differing amounts
Building resilience through social protection: Evidence from Malawi
Resilience measures can predict choice of coping strategies, helping targeted cash transfers improve how vulnerable households respond to shocks
