Farm size and productivity: Evidence from India As small farms grow productivity declines, but past a certain threshold output and productivity increase Agriculture Published 05.01.22
Data inaccuracy distorting reality: Evidence from schools in India Wide-spread cheating inflates students’ achievements in India, but technology-aided solutions can improve data accuracy in standardised testing Methods & Measurement Published 15.12.21
Fertility, migration, and growth: Evidence from China Migration and fertility decisions are highly integrated, and policies ignoring that relationship can threaten economic growth Migration & Urbanisation Published 08.12.21
Do marketers matter for entrepreneurs? Evidence from Uganda Marketing support for entrepreneurs helps firms stand out in the marketplace, boosting profits and growth Firms Published 01.12.21
Looking for work: Evidence from the Ugandan labour market While vocational training helps young job seekers find work, overconfidence in finding a job has important long-term effects on job-seeking behaviour Labour Markets Published 24.11.21
Increasing civilian cooperation in security operations: Evidence from Afghanistan Exposure to radio messages on the dangers of roadside bombs increases locals’ cooperation with military forces to reduce security threats Institutions & Political Economy Published 17.11.21
Low-cost tax capacity: Evidence on tax compliance from Uganda Simple, easy-to-implement tax reminder messages are an effective way of raising revenues in low-compliance contexts Public Economics Published 10.11.21
Caste, identity, and worker productivity in India While caste-based occupations may hold 'productivity benefits', removing the discriminatory links between low castes and work brings even larger gains Institutions & Political Economy Published 03.11.21
Risky behaviour: Evidence from fire setting in Indonesia’s forests Firms overuse fires when risks are not internalised, but greater sanctions could significantly reduce forest fire spread Energy & Environment Published 27.10.21