Drawing upon theories of the diffusion of global norms, this study addresses two issues: is there a shared consensus among experts about…
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We evaluate a 'girl-friendly' primary school program in Burkina Faso using a regression discontinuity design. After 2.5 years, the program…
There is wide recognition that
the policies and institutions that
have served China well over the past
three decades require radical change…
Book abstract: The Chinese economy is undergoing profound change in policy and structure. The change is necessary to increase the value of…
Governments can play great roles in their countries, regions, and cities; facilitating or leading the resolution of festering problems and…
Leadership is an under-studied topic in the international development literature. When the topic is broached it is usually in support of…
A policy experiment in India suggests that placing female leaders in positions of power can dramatically change public attitudes.
America today continues to confront a competitiveness challenge of too few jobs and too little economic growth. The good news
is there is a…
When the stakes are high, it is no surprise that battling political opponents use whatever support they can garner from economists and…
The recent banking crisis highlights the challenges faced in credit intermediation. New online peer-to-peer lending markets offer…