Previous randomized studies have shown that addressing children’s current learning gaps, rather than following an over-ambitious uniform curriculum, can lead to significant learning gains. In this stu...
On 18 Oct 2016 This paper connects experience with emissions
trading, from programs like the U.S. Rain program, to
lessons for implementation of a Trading Pilot Scheme
in India. This experience suggests that four...
On 16 Nov 2010 This paper studies the medium run consequences of an increase in the rate of accumulation of human capital in a developing country. From 1974 to 1978, the Indonesian government built over 61,000 prima...
On 25 Aug 2010 This paper uses political reservations for women in India to study the
impact of women’s leadership on policy decisions. In 1998, one third of all
leadership positions of Village Councils in West Be...
On 25 Aug 2010 In the rural areas of developing countries, teacher absence is a widespread problem. This paper tests whether a simple incentive programme based on teacher presence can reduce teacher absence, and whe...
On 30 Dec 2005 The construction of large dams is one of the most costly and controversial forms of public infrastructure investment in developing countries, but little is known about their impact. This paper studies...
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