The nonrandom assignment of import declarations to inspectors is associated with corruption and lost tax revenues, but interventions to combat this...

In theory, responsible sourcing has ambiguous effects on workers; empirically, exposed workers benefit but with adverse knock-on effects

Poorer business owners settle for lower prices when bargaining with buyers

Upgrading within firms in developing countries is driven by increased know-how and certain buyer types

The productivity of innovation could be enhanced by reducing distortions in the economy; increasing R&D expenditure is no guarantee of growth

Exposure to foreign firms can induce knowledge transfers to domestic firms in close geographical proximity

Shortening intermediation chains does not necessarily lead to gains for consumers

English language courses for domestic managers improve their interactions with foreign managers, and potential employers value these interactions