Public Economics
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The impact of subsidised childcare on household income: Evidence from Uganda
Subsidised childcare services are at least as effective as cash grants in increasing household income
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Digitalisation to improve tax compliance: Evidence from VAT e-invoicing in Peru
Mandatory adoption of VAT e-invoicing in Peru increased reported transactions and improved tax compliance
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The effect of electronic transactions on tax compliance: Evidence from West Bengal
A one-off demonetisation led to a shift to electronic payments, which in turn increased tax compliance
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Using technology to increase taxpayer compliance: Evidence from Ethiopia
The adoption of sales registration machines in Ethiopia substantially increased tax revenue, but by less than expected due to taxpayer responses
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Tax audits and compliance: Evidence from Rwanda
Comprehensive corporate income tax audits improve future tax compliance, but narrow scope audits can actually reduce compliance
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How audits can stifle competitive public procurement: Evidence from Chile
Audit design can unintentionally creates incentives for simpler and less competitive procurement processes
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The effect of pensions on wellbeing and mental health: Evidence from Paraguay
A non-contributory pension scheme substantially improved consumption and wellbeing, and reduced the number of over-65s in poverty doing paid work
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The political economy of policy learning: Evidence from China
While China’s bureaucracy and institutions allow large-scale policy experimentation, incentives in complex political environments can inhibit policy...
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Speeding up recovery: Evidence from disaster relief financing in Mexico
Saving money today for future natural disasters quickens economic recovery and benefits those hardest hit