Even in a highly controlled environment such as China, media bias is affected by competition and a trade-off between political and economic goals

Weak rule of law institutions distort establishments’ decisions and magnify financial frictions, contributing to substantial productivity losses

How does USAID decide how and where to channel its efforts?

Even in the presence of deeply rooted divisions, shared experiences can be an effective nation-building tool and have a tangible effect on violence

China’s One Child Policy has profoundly affected demographic trends, the labour market, and savings behaviour in China. Is it also increasing crime?

In political environments with limited data, how can we ensure that aid has impact?

Economic growth can reduce corruption. A Vietnamese study shows that when employment in an industry doubled, bribery fell by 1.6 percentage points

Mineral-rich countries often do not prosper economically due to increased local conflict associated with foreign ownership of mines

Collaborating with local partners and responding to country needs are essential for aid to be effective