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 Guilhem Cassan Daniel Keniston Tatjana Kleineberg 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 Clare Balboni Robin Burgess Benjamin Olken Published 27.10.21
Do voters hold politicians accountable for vote-buying? When voters receive payments, politicians are given greater leniency, and in turn steal more... Institutions & Political Economy Jessica Leight Dana Foarta Rohini Pande Laura Ralston Published 20.10.21
Motivating businesses to pay taxes: Evidence from Ethiopia Reminding businesses that tax authorities are watching does increase tax revenue collected, but only while the intervention lasts... Public Economics Abebe Shimeles Daniel Gurara Firew Woldeyes Published 13.10.21
How building roads boosts agricultural production: Evidence from India Rural road construction in India increases investment in profitable crops and hired labour... Infrastructure Yogita Shamdasani Published 06.10.21
Political alignment and fiscal outcomes in local government: Evidence from Ghana If local governments are too dependent on the central government, they are less likely to be able to meet the needs of the locals... Institutions & Political Economy Christa Brunnschweiler Samuel Obeng Published 29.09.21
How can culture affect household behaviour? Family decisions and outcomes are affected by and also change with cultural institutions... Institutions & Political Economy Natalie Bau Raquel Fernández Published 22.09.21
Labour rationing: Evidence from Indian labour markets Many rural workers turn to self-employment for lack of available jobs, not visions of entrepreneurship... Labour Markets Emily Breza Supreet Kaur Yogita Shamdasani Published 15.09.21
Using role models to reshape gender attitudes: Evidence from schools in Somalia Female role models improved gender attitudes and educational aspirations of primary school students, with particular impact on boy(s)/male students... Education Elijah Kipkech Kipchumba Catherine Porter Danila Serra Munshi Sulaiman Published 08.09.21