The (Lack of) Distortionary Effects of Proxy-Means Tests: Results from a Nationwide Experiment in Indonesia
Many developing country governments determine eligibility for anti-poverty programs using censuses of household assets.
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Universal Basic Incomes versus Targeted Transfers: Anti-Poverty Programs in Developing Countries
Of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals articulated by the United Nations, number one is the elimination of extreme poverty by 2030.
Yet Another Tale of Two Cities: Buenos Aires and Chicago
Buenos Aires and Chicago grew during the nineteenth century for remarkably similar reasons. Both cities were conduits for moving meat and grain from fertile hinterlands to eastern markets.
One Fewer Reason to Be Nervous About the G-20 This Weekend
If asked what will be the most consequential meeting this weekend in Argentina at the G-20, you might have a hard time making up your mind. You’d have good reason to choose a) the Trump-Xi bilateral.
Ending Global Poverty: Why Money Isn’t Enough
Historically, the quest to reduce poverty has relied on two levers: economic growth (the idea that “a rising tide lifts all boats”) and the intentional redistribution of resources to the poor, either
The Value of Regulatory Discretion: Estimates from Environmental Inspections in India
High pollution persists in many developing countries despite strict environmental rules. We use a field experiment and a structural model to study how plant emission standards are enforced.
Review Essay: Why Tunisia?
Documenting Social and Economic Transformation in Myanmar’s Rural Communities
Myanmar has undergone significant reforms in recent years.
A Tough Call: Understanding Barriers to and Impacts of Women’s Mobile Phone Adoption in India
Today in India, 67% percent of men own mobile phones, but only 33% percent of women do.
New Technologies, Global Value Chains, and the Developing Economies
Do new technologies present an opportunity or a threat to developing economies?
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