Book abstract: In the interests of contextualising (and nuancing) the multiple interrelations between gender and poverty, Sylvia Chant has…
The Effect of Corporate Taxes on Investment and Entrepreneurship. Andrei Shleifer, Tim Ganser, July 2010, Paper. "We present new data…
The Secret to Job Growth: Think Small. Edward Glaeser, William Kerr, July 2010, Paper. "With job growth continuing to lag even as…
Can Cheap Credit Explain the Housing Boom? Edward Glaeser, Joshua Gottlieb, July 2010, Paper. "Between 1996 and 2006, real housing…
Firms in Africa report "regulatory and economic policy uncertainty" as a top constraint to their growth.
We argue that often firms in…
A number of development assistance programs promote community interaction as a means of building
social capital. Yet, despite strong…
Book abstract: Volatility in commodity prices has been accompanied by perpetual renegotiation of contracts between private investors in…
Causes of the Financial Crisis: Many Responsible Parties. Richard Zeckhauser, June 2010, Paper. "This analysis argues that blame for…
The Elasticity of Trust: How to Promote Trust in the Arab Middle East and the United States. Iris Bohnet, Mohamad Al-Ississ,…
The Natural Resources Trap: Private Investment without Public Commitment. William Hogan, June 2010, Book. "Volatility in commodity…