Recent work by Simon Quinn
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Helping vulnerable populations through adaptive field experiments
An adaptive field experiment aiming to integrate Syrian refugees into urban labour markets in Jordan sheds light on the effectiveness of different policies, while targeting the welfare of experimental participants.
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Helping graduated borrowers through asset-based microfinance: Evidence from Pakistan
Borrowers who receive loans for a fixed asset run larger businesses and see higher profits, with positive impacts on household consumption
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Learning management through matching: Experimental evidence from Ethiopia
Evidence from Ethiopia shows that interning in a management role for a month leads to higher wage earnings and can help some people run profitable businesses
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Helping young people access better employment opportunities
Low-cost interventions that help young people search for employment can improve access to formal and stable jobs, raising equity in the labour market