Recent work by Tristan Reed
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Targeting industrial policy for economic development in the new era
Industrial policy prioritises growth in specific sectors. Yet there is little agreement about how to target sectors in practice, especially in developing countries, and many argue that governments cannot pick winners. So, how have governments’ export...
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Why are cement prices high but falling in Africa?
Africa has the highest price of cement of any continent, but both its price and markup have fallen dramatically since 2011. Evidence suggests market size may explain this phenomenon.
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Development in an era of deglobalisation
In an era of deglobalisation, developing countries need more equality within their borders
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Agricultural markets in ‘rising’ Africa
Recent empirical research on sub-Saharan African agricultural markets paints a cautiously optimistic picture of supply chain performance