Firms & Trade
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Violent crime reductions boost businesses growth
Sharp reductions in violent crime in Colombia led to substantial increments in firm production, firm creation, and higher real income for local...
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Breaking gender-barriers: How women are becoming managers
How do we get more women in senior positions? Chris Woodruff shares insights from the Bangladeshi garment industry
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Should we try to do away with job referrals?
Evidence from the garment industry in Bangladesh shows that it is not obvious that policymakers should try to limit the role of referrals in job...
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Firms, informality, and development
Lower informality does not necessarily translate to higher total factor productivity or improved welfare
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Community networks and the growth of private enterprise in China
Social networks substituted for legally enforced contracts between firms and paved the way for entrepreneurs to flourish
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Economic shocks and crime: Evidence from the Brazilian trade liberalisation
Homicides increased in Brazilian regions exposed to greater foreign competition following trade liberalisation, with employment rates the main driver
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Do management interventions last?
Management interventions are shown to have significant and positive short-term effects. But do these effects still persist 8 years later?
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Harnessing FDI in Africa
FDI is crucial for creating jobs and ensuring economic growth. John Sutton explains how African countries should attract foreign investment.
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What is holding firms back?
Chris Woodruff explains why improving management practices is critical for the growth of the private sector in developing countries.