This paper provides evidence that the personality traits of policy actors matter for policy outcomes in the context of two large-scale…
Does the lack of peers contribute to the observed gender gap in entrepreneurial success, and is the constraint stronger for women facing…
India's child stunting rate is among the highest in the world, exceeding that of
many poorer African countries. In this paper, we analyze…
When households increase their deposits in formal bank savings accounts, what
is the source of the money? We combine high-frequency surveys…
In many countries, polling day ends with disputes about ballot-box fraud, corruption, and flawed registers. Which claims are legitimate?…
We study the impact of providing school and child test scores on subsequent test scores, prices, and enrollment in markets with multiple…
Using the most comprehensive developing country dataset ever compiled on air and water pollution and environmental regulations, the paper…
As an intrinsic part of the classic microfinance model, group meetings are intended to employ social capital to ensure timely repayment.…
Although in theory elections are supposed to prevent criminal or venal candidates from winning or retaining office, in practice voters…