While academics and policymakers prefer unconditional cash transfer to the poor, they value in-kind transfers that protect against price fluctuations

CCT programmes in developing countries may generate disincentives to registered employment, but the efficiency consequences can be relatively small

Enhanced tax administration can increase government revenue collection from medium-sized firms in developing countries even more than raising tax...

City chiefs collecting taxes in Kananga, DRC, outperformed state agents thanks to their superior local information about potential taxpayers

A property tax campaign in the city of Kananga increased tax compliance and stimulated citizen demand for inclusive and accountable government

Taxes on consumption help governments in developing countries redistribute thanks to the presence of large informal sectors

Heavier regulation of procurement is associated with better outcomes in countries with lower quality public sectors, and with worse outcomes in...

Could a universal supplemental income transfer, pegged at 1% of GDP, transform India’s anti-poverty strategy?

How can we best incentivise bureaucrats in a formal manner that avoids concerns over corruption?