Health & Education
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Intergenerational mobility in Africa
Digging below aggregate statistics highlights the significant inequalities in social mobility in Africa despite rising educational levels
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Education and domestic violence in Turkey
Increased schooling for girls in Turkey led to a rise in psychological violence, but also reduced the intergenerational transmission of violence
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HIV testing and risky sexual behaviour
What is the likely impact of unexpected HIV test results on risky sexual behaviour?
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Long-term and intergenerational effects of education
Evidence from Indonesia shows school construction improves labour and marriage market outcomes, and benefits are transmitted intergenerationally
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The impact of air pollution on healthcare spending in China
Spending increases significantly during the two months following exposure to air pollution. Reducing pollution could save 60 billion yuan annually.
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What is India's calorie paradox?
Why is an increase in average wealth in India accompanied by a decrease in average calorie consumption?
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Early marriage and the persistence of traditional gender norms
Research in Bangladesh shows how early marriage contributes towards women expressing more traditional gender attitudes
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The household benefits of an educated older sister
More schooling for girls in Pakistan improves the educational outcomes of the younger siblings they help raise
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What happens when you incentivise primary education in Uganda
Incentives that hold teachers accountable for achievement can increase education attainment when paired with adequate instructional resources