

Simon Quinn
Associate Professor of Economics, Department of Economics & Public Policy, Imperial College Business School.
Simon Quinn is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics & Public Policy at the Imperial College Business School. Simon's research interests lie at the intersection of labour economics and development economics, with a particular interest in the role of firms and other organisations.
Recent work by Simon Quinn
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Better financial contracts can unlock business growth in Kenya
Flexible financing for ‘last-mile’ distributors boosted profits across a food supply chain in Kenya.
Published 31.01.25
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What have we learned about microfinance?
Evidence from a range of contexts has shown that while microfinance does not have transformative impacts on lifting people out of poverty, it can greatly benefit specific borrowers such as experienced entrepreneurs.
Published 30.01.25
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Helping vulnerable populations through adaptive field experiments
An adaptive field experiment aiming to integrate Syrian refugees into urban labour markets in Jordan sheds light on the effectiveness of different policies, while targeting the welfare of experimental participants.
Published 04.07.24
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Helping graduated borrowers through asset-based microfinance: Evidence from Pakistan
Borrowers who receive loans for a fixed asset run larger businesses and see higher profits, with positive impacts on household consumption
Published 10.05.21
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Learning management through matching: Experimental evidence from Ethiopia
Evidence from Ethiopia shows that interning in a management role for a month leads to higher wage earnings and can help some people run profitable businesses
Published 18.09.20
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Helping young people access better employment opportunities
Low-cost interventions that help young people search for employment can improve access to formal and stable jobs, raising equity in the labour market
Published 24.11.17