Can protests cause political change, or are they merely symptoms of underlying shifts in policy preferences? We address this question by…
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The literature on knowledge diffusion shows that it decays strongly
with distance. In this paper we document that the probability that
a…
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…
Book abstract: The Chinese economy is undergoing profound change in policy and structure. The change is necessary to increase the value of…
There is wide recognition that
the policies and institutions that
have served China well over the past
three decades require radical change…
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…