Macroeconomics & Growth
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Cash transfer programmes can stimulate the local economy: Evidence from Brazil
In addition to their impact on poverty, cash transfers can have positive spillovers to the local economy
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Why market structure matters for development: Evidence from the global cement industry
Market power in the construction sector raises prices and undermines long-term growth in poor countries
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How services drive the growth of emerging economies: Evidence from India
Service-led growth can be a viable development strategy for the developing world; however, its fruits might disproportionately benefit the rich
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To each according to their needs
The Covid pandemic is an opportunity to look for radical answers to big questions that would not be possible in normal times
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Land distribution and long-run development in the American frontier
Policies 150 years ago that allowed large landlords to obtain thousands of square miles of land lowered investment and property values into the 21st...
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How can countries grow sustainably?
Domestic and multilateral efforts are both needed to ensure people can benefit from economic growth opportunities
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Why does poverty persist?
Does poverty continue due to differences in ability or limited access to opportunities?
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Are there micro solutions to poverty? Evidence from a long-term follow-up of the Youth Opportunities Programme in Uganda
Long-term results from a cash grant programme in Uganda suggests that poverty may be bigger than the issues these types of programmes can address
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Using behavioural economics in development policy
Can the burgeoning field of behavioural economics provide important insights into development issues?