Melons as Lemons: Asymmetric Information, Consumer Learning and Seller Reputation
There is often a lack of reliable quality provision in many markets in developing countries and firms generally lack a reputation for quality.
Research
Loreto’s Hidden Wealth: Economic Complexity Analysis and Productive Diversification Opportunities
The Growth Lab at Harvard University, with funding provided by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, has undertaken this investigation with the aim of identifying the existing productive capacities i
Biden Administration’s Sensible Stimulus
America erred in 2009-10 in curtailing the size and duration of the fiscal expansion in the aftermath of the Great Recession.
Economics of Covid-19 in three sub-Saharan African countries: Ethiopia, Namibia and South Africa
When asked about the significance of the French Revolution, Zhou Enlai reportedly said it was “too early to tell”.
Combating Inequality: Rethinking Government's Role
Economic inequality is the defining issue of our time. In the United States, the wealth share of the top 1% has risen from 25% in the late 1970s to around 40% today.
Fiscal Policy in Fragile Situations: Flying in Fog with Limited Instrumentation
While in principle fiscal policy in all countries is a central component of the “long route of accountability” binding citizens and the state, in fragile states the political dynamics shaping the exte
Covid-19 and taxes: policies for the post-pandemic recovery
• The COVID-19 pandemic has placed unprecedented strain on public finances across developing countries.
Memo to the European Commission on the future of European trade policy
The announced intention of President-elect Joe Biden to strengthen US alliances and participate in international institutions offers an opportunity for the European Union to set its global trading str
Emerging Cities as Independent Engines of Growth: The Case of Buenos Aires
Is it possible for a state or a city to decouple its growth trajectory from that of its country? The answer to this question is not binary.
Cumulative Impacts of Conditional Cash Transfer Programs: Experimental Evidence From Indonesia
Conditional cash transfers provide income and promote human capital investments.
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