Population surges tend to cause conflict and competition for resources if unaccompanied by productivity growth and unmediated by strong institutions

India should consider how government policies have both intended and unintended consequences for education, as they impact incentives to attend school

A decline in child mortality in America led to substantial changes in women’s choices and behaviour

Beyond simply telling them or showing evidence, how can we make children in developing countries believe that education has value?

Why do we still see very high fertility rates in Zambia when women want to have fewer children and are open to the use of contraceptives?

Regime stability can affect the persistence or removal of harmful practices among different traditions, including FGM and child marriage

Medical missions in colonial India continue to have a lasting impact on the health outcomes of individuals born long after Indian independence

In the midst of the Ebola crisis an empowerment programme acts as a shield for adolescent girls

Unconditional cash transfers to women reduce both sexual and physical violence inflicted on them, while transfers to men only reduce physical violence