Electricity grid expansion and firm turnover in Indonesia Electrification generates industrial development by attracting entrants through lowering barriers to entry, and thus increasing competition Energy & Environment Dana Kassem Published 31.07.19
The changing face of development: The gap between macroeconomic policy and research Is development research losing focus of the big picture? Methods & Measurement William Easterly Published 25.06.19
The changing face of development: Backlash against globalisation It is crucial to understand the causes of the rising anti-globalisation sentiment and make changes in developing countries. Macroeconomics & Growth Pinelopi Goldberg Published 25.06.19
The changing face of development: The elite capture of democracy Democratic institutions are increasingly being captured by the elite threatening development. What can we do to change this? Public Economics Daron Acemoğlu Published 25.06.19
Can wealth taxation work in developing countries? Progressive wealth taxes may be difficult to enforce if wealthy individuals underreport their wealth, but disclosure incentives and greater enforcement can improve tax collection Public Economics Juliana Londoño-Vélez Published 29.05.19
The links between capabilities and export dynamics in developing countries Economic complexity and R&D investment influence the number, size, product quality, and diversification of exporters, making them policy priorities Trade Sebastian Vergara Published 13.05.19
The impact of the steamship on global trade and development The arrival of the steamship benefitted some countries but not others, with the strength and inclusiveness of institutions playing a key role Trade Luigi Pascali Published 18.02.19
Are women better for development? Money in the hands of mothers increases expenditure on children. Does this human capital investment promote economic growth in developing countries? Macroeconomics & Growth Michèle Tertilt Published 09.01.19
The benefits of financial inclusion in Rwanda Positive spillovers of a microcredit expansion programme on the commercial banking system can foster local development Finance Sumit Agarwal Tomas Kigabo Camelia Minoiu Andrea Presbitero Andre Silva Published 19.11.18
