Methods & Measurement
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Inequality in the Middle East
Contrary to survey estimates, analysis of ‘distributional national accounts’ data shows that the Middle East is the most unequal region in the world
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Using satellite data to track improvements in infrastructure access and service delivery in South Africa
Evidence shows that satellite data is a useful tool for tracking improvements in infrastructure access and service delivery in rural areas
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Rise of the satellites: Data revolutions in development economics research
Satellite data are increasingly used to measure developing economies in areas including urban land use, agriculture and the environment
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Global earnings inequality: Evidence from a new database
Over the past half-century, global inequality has fallen. However, within countries, inequality has increased.
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Is inequality underestimated in Egypt? Evidence from house prices
Evidence from the housing market suggests inequality is being substantially underestimated in Egypt, by about 33%
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A new approach to global poverty: Measuring absolute and relative income
A new poverty measure reveals that in the past 25 years, global poverty has declined but relative poverty has increased in developing countries
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Tax administration matters for firm productivity
The quality of tax administration effects productivity, particularly that of small firms, therefore lowering tax compliance costs can support growth
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The path to scale: Replication, general equilibrium effects, and new settings
As a programme scales, it is important to check that RCT results are replicable and that general equilibrium effects are considered
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The path to scale: From randomised control trial to scalable programme
An RCT conducted in Bangladesh found positive impacts on incomes and calorie consumption; academics and practitioners work together to scale it