

Tristan Reed
Applied Economist, Development Research Group World Bank
Tristan Reed is an applied economist at the World Bank's Development Research Group. His research studies how markets work, and how market structure interacts with economic development. Alongside research, he provides advice to World Bank clients on sector development strategy and trade and competition policy. Prior to joining the Bank, Tristan was a management consultant with McKinsey & Company's Africa office. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Harvard University.
Recent work by Tristan Reed
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Industrial policy for economic development in the new era
Industrial policy prioritises growth in specific sectors. Yet there is little agreement about how to target sectors in practice, especially in developing countries, and many argue that governments cannot pick winners. So, how have governments’ export...
Published 20.02.25
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Why are cement prices high but falling in Africa?
Africa has the highest price of cement of any continent, but both its price and markup have fallen dramatically since 2011. Evidence suggests market size may explain this phenomenon.
Published 04.11.24
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Development in an era of deglobalisation
In an era of deglobalisation, developing countries need more equality within their borders
Published 10.08.20
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Agricultural markets in ‘rising’ Africa
Recent empirical research on sub-Saharan African agricultural markets paints a cautiously optimistic picture of supply chain performance
Published 20.11.17