All VoxDevTalks
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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
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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...
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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
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Do voters hold politicians accountable for vote-buying?
When voters receive payments, politicians are given greater leniency, and in turn steal more
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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
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How building roads boosts agricultural production: Evidence from India
Rural road construction in India increases investment in profitable crops and hired labour
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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
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How can culture affect household behaviour?
Family decisions and outcomes are affected by and also change with cultural institutions
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Labour rationing: Evidence from Indian labour markets
Many rural workers turn to self-employment for lack of available jobs, not visions of entrepreneurship