Indonesia

Migration can act as a powerful tool for upward mobility. Evidence from Indonesia indicates that the benefits of migration depend on a household's initial education level, the age at which a child migrates, and the origin and destination locations.

Research in Indonesia shows that elevated night-time temperatures disturb sleep, hinder cognitive performance and increase impatience and irrational behaviour. These effects disproportionately impact vulnerable populations.

Access to 3G broadband internet in Indonesia reduced COVID-19 cases by approximately 45%, a relatively large impact compared to the effectiveness of other non-pharmaceutical interventions. Areas with higher literacy rates and a greater ability to tel...

New experimental methods, tested in Indonesia, can more accurately measure tax evasion by firms, revealing both the scale of tax evasion and providing insights into the characteristics associated with higher levels of evasion.

Green trade policy for palm oil can greatly reduce emissions for an industry that is pivotal in the fight against climate change

How can policymakers in low- and middle-income countries respond to rising sea levels?

Examining the expansion of Jakarta’s bus system shows how simple improvements in public transport service quality can boost usage

Does electoral accountability discipline public spending?

Better roads help manufacturers create new jobs, enabling worker transitions out of informal employment, and increasing wages.