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How are econometric methods applied by researchers in development economics?
How has research featured on VoxDev used different econometric techniques? Here are some examples from recent development economics research, offering insights for students, teachers and academics.
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Unintended consequences of conditional cash transfers on educational outcomes
New evidence from Morocco reveals that conditional cash transfers can constrain learning when no accompanying measures are taken by governments to account for increased enrolment.
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Power, politics, and welfare: The cost of corruption in Indian electricity
Political manipulation in India's electricity sector, involving illicit subsidies to constituents of the ruling party, results in staggering efficiency losses.
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Managing flood risk: Lessons from China’s Flood Detention Basin policy
Should we intentionally expose certain areas to higher risks to protect broader regions from disasters? Evidence from China suggests that although areas specifically designated to bear higher flood risk experience economic losses, the overall economi...
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Designing environmental markets to incentivise conservation: Lessons from the US
How should policymakers design environmental markets when they might attract participants who were planning to conserve the environment regardless of the market?
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The impacts of large-scale affirmative action at elite universities
Evidence from an elite university in Brazil that began reserving 45% of its admission slots for low-income and minority applicants shows that the policy increased early-career earnings for disadvantaged students, yet it also reduced the earnings of t...
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How can governments improve school voucher programmes?
While vouchers may provide students with more choice, private schools may respond by changing tuition fees, affecting those without vouchers. Examining India’s school voucher programme sheds light on how governments can improve school voucher program...
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How ethnic politics shapes labour markets in Africa
Ethnic politics in Africa shapes employment patterns, boosting agricultural jobs when ethnic groups gain political representation
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National policy reversals and deforestation in the Amazon
Evidence from the Amazon highlights the crucial role of policy continuity and political commitment to achieving sustainable conservation outcomes