Who wins and losses in the technology trade war? John van Reenen (MIT) explains why technology transfer in a globalised world isn’t a zero sum game

One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to research on firms. Chris Woodruff discusses some dos and don’ts.

USAID is using evidence to improve the way we teach and learn

Every 30 seconds, someone in the world commits suicide. Blue lights at railway stations can help tackle this.

How does the World Bank support countries hit by natural disasters?

Karthik Muralidharan and Paul Niehaus argue that when we test things at a small scale, they might not be predictive of how they perform at a larger...

How do we get more women in senior positions? Chris Woodruff shares insights from the Bangladeshi garment industry

Tavneet Suri on the importance of bridging the gap between academia and policymakers

Using the example of healthcare in India, Nick O’Donohoe discusses how data plays a crucial role in making sure investments are put to their best use