Should development economists focus more on analysis of cities?

How can policymakers solve the problem of non-payment of utility bills while still maintaining access to water and sanitation services?

The construction of the Golden Quadrilateral has seen unequal gains in manufacturing income across states, largely due to proximity to the highway

Transport costs, income, and market size affect variety and prices in villages. Infrastructure investment is thus key to consumer welfare.

Evidence from Indonesia’s TransJakarta Bus Rapid Transit suggests that low-cost BRT systems can actually worsen traffic congestion

Variation in transportation performance is driven by uncongested mobility due to everyday road obstructions, not conventional traffic congestion

Ed Glaeser outlines key urban policy challenges in developing countries and the research needed to address them

The expansion of transport networks in the 19th century substantially impacted the subsequent economic growth and population distribution in the city

Analysing night-light intensity provides a complementary, alternative analysis of the intensity of economic activity in areas around urban markets