Human capital growth: An engine for structural transformation Growth in human capital reduces agricultural labour supply, while in turn the expansion of non-agricultural sectors drives human capital growth Macroeconomics & Growth Tommaso Porzio Federico Rossi Published 28.03.22
The economic effects of easing zoning restrictions: Evidence from São Paulo Zoning reform in São Paulo led to new building permits, modest price declines primarily benefitting the college-educated rich moving in from suburbs Migration & Urbanisation Santosh Anagol Fernando Ferreira Jonah Rexer Published 04.03.22
Corruption and firms: Evidence from Brazil Randomised anti-corruption audits in Brazil yield positive economic outcomes for local firms and businesses Firms Emanuele Colonnelli Mounu Prem Published 16.02.22
The fate of the Brazilian Amazon's carbon stock Estimates indicate that current land-use patterns would inefficiently release 44 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from the rainforest Energy & Environment Rafael Araujo Francisco Costa Marcelo Sant’Anna Published 27.09.21
Attracting physicians to underserved areas: Evidence from Brazil Policies based on physicians' geographic preferences, such as quotas and university expansion, are more cost-effective than financial incentives Health Francisco Costa Leticia Nunes Fabio Miessi Sanches Published 11.06.21
The effects of gun control on crime: Evidence from Brazil The 2003 introduction of stricter gun controls led to a significant reduction in gun-related homicides and other crimes Institutions & Political Economy Rodrigo Schneider Published 19.05.21
The power of edutainment: Evidence from Brazil and Nigeria Telenovelas in Brazil helped reduce fertility rates, while an MTV drama increased knowledge about HIV in Nigeria and encouraged safer sexual practices Health Eliana La Ferrara Published 28.04.21
Labour market adjustment to trade in developing countries: The role of the informal sector In Brazil, shifts into non-tradables, non-employment and informal employment are important margins of labour adjustment to import competition Trade Rafael Dix-Carneiro Brian Kovak Published 29.03.21
Informality and the effects of trade in developing countries What are the effects of trade amidst a large informal sector? New research studies a model tightly connected to data on firms and workers in Brazil Firms Rafael Dix-Carneiro Pinelopi Goldberg Costas Meghir Gabriel Ulyssea Published 05.03.21
