economic growth

What is the problem with relying exclusively on rigorous evidence? Is economic growth essential for human well-being?

Members of the 'Network of Chief Economists of Development Agencies and Finance Institutes' explore how we can unlock progress on the big issues for global development in 2025.

Closing the gender gap in entrepreneurship is not just a social equity issue—it is a powerful lever for economic growth. Evidence from India shows that women hire more women, and so efforts to boost female entrepreneurship will increase female labour...

China’s accession to WTO reduced trade policy uncertainty, spurred structural change towards manufacturing and services, and increased economic growth

Democratically elected leaders are less likely to impose socially inefficient regulations or engage in rent-seeking and, hence, enhance firm productivity

The economic success of democratisation crucially depends on the education level of the newly elected local leaders

In an era of deglobalisation, developing countries need more equality within their borders

Eliminating power outages in the developing world would substantially raise firm productivity and worker wages in the long run

Why has economic growth stuttered in Mexico despite, on the face of it, implementation of sensible economic policies by successive governments?