

Vincent Somville
Professor, NHH Norwegian School of Economics and Associated Senior Researcher, Chr. Michelsen Institute
Vincent is a Professor at NHH where he is affiliated with the FAIR research center. He is also affiliated with the Chr. Michelsen Institute in Norway and the European Development Network and JPAL. He specializes in development and behavioral economics, with a focus on public policies and small enterprise development. His current projects include the study of entrepreneurship among young people in Tanzania, and how tax policies affect the development of small and medium businesses.
Recent work by Vincent Somville
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Preschool subsidies and cash transfers have long-term health benefits for children
Subsidised access to full-day preschools in Uganda had long-term positive effects on children’s anthropometrics but not their learning outcomes. Cash transfers of a similar value as the preschool subsidy had a similar impact.
Published 23.01.25
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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
Published 12.08.22