Can managers boost development? Why a country is rich or poor may be explained by the quality of its managers. Can better management practices improve firm productivity? Firms John Van Reenen Published 25.09.19
The future of the World Bank: Why knowledge is power The World Bank is making a shift from a lending function to a knowledge function. This will amplify the role of researchers in its work. Macroeconomics & Growth Pinelopi Goldberg Published 11.09.19
Does technology hinder development? Low-income countries are disadvantaged by the introduction of new technologies due to being unable to access skilled employment opportunities Technology & Innovation Dani Rodrik Published 21.08.19
Is poverty self-perpetuating? A cash transfer experiment in Bangladesh targeting the ultra-poor reveals that complementary assets are key in escaping poverty Macroeconomics & Growth Maitreesh Ghatak Published 07.08.19
Electricity grid expansion and firm turnover in Indonesia Electrification generates industrial development by attracting entrants through lowering barriers to entry, and thus increasing competition Energy & Environment Dana Kassem Published 31.07.19
The changing face of development: The gap between macroeconomic policy and research Is development research losing focus of the big picture? Methods & Measurement William Easterly Published 25.06.19
The changing face of development: Backlash against globalisation It is crucial to understand the causes of the rising anti-globalisation sentiment and make changes in developing countries. Macroeconomics & Growth Pinelopi Goldberg Published 25.06.19
The changing face of development: The elite capture of democracy Democratic institutions are increasingly being captured by the elite threatening development. What can we do to change this? Public Economics Daron Acemoğlu Published 25.06.19
Can wealth taxation work in developing countries? Progressive wealth taxes may be difficult to enforce if wealthy individuals underreport their wealth, but disclosure incentives and greater enforcement can improve tax collection Public Economics Juliana Londoño-Vélez Published 29.05.19
