Globalization, Structural Change, and Productivity Growth, with an Update on Africa
Large gaps in labor productivity between the traditional and modern parts of the economy are a fundamental reality of developing societies.
Research
Urban Employment in India: Recent Trends and Patterns
This paper explores trends in urban employment in India, with a focus on informal employment, and highlights the growing significance of four groups of urban informal workers: home-based workers, stre
Women in Informal Employment
The requirements for vocational education and training measures for trainees, employees and employers in the informal economy are complex.
The Atlas of Economic Complexity: Mapping Paths to Prosperity
Why do some countries grow and others do not?
Does Religion Affect Economic Growth and Happiness? Evidence from Ramadan
We study the economic effects of religious practices in the context of the observance of Ramadan fasting, one of the central tenets of Islam.
Maintaining Local Public Goods: Evidence from Rural Kenya
Political Scientists have produced a substantial body of theory and evidence that explains variation in the availability of local public goods in developing countries. Existing research cannot explain
A World of Cities: The Causes and Consequences of Urbanization in Poorer Countries
Historically, urban growth required enough development to grow and transport significant agricultural surpluses or a government effective enough to build an empire.
The Sum Is Greater Than The Parts: Doubling Shared Prosperity in Indonesia Through Local and Global Integration
The government of Indonesia’s primary development objective is to join the ranks of upper middle-income countries by 2025.
South Sudan’s Capability Trap: Building a State with Disruptive Innovation
The prevailing aid orthodoxy works well enough in stable environments, but is ill-equipped to navigate contexts of volatility and fragility.
Truth-telling by Third-party Auditors and the Response of Polluting Firms: Experimental Evidence from India
In many regulated markets, private, third-party auditors are chosen and paid by the firms that they audit, potentially creating a conflict of interest.
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