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We just released our 5th blog post of our JMP series! Kamalesh Pahurkar examines India's small-scale industry policy, showing how reserving products for small firms created "quality traps" and stunted growth.
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Industrial Policy and Quality Traps: Lessons from India’s Small-Scale Industry Reservation
This is our 5th blog post for our Job Market Paper Series blog for 2025-2026. Kamalesh Pahurkar is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Economics at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India…
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December 15, 2025 at 6:43 PM
We just released our 5th blog post of our JMP series! Kamalesh Pahurkar examines India's small-scale industry policy, showing how reserving products for small firms created "quality traps" and stunted growth.
Check it out: www.econthatmatters.com/2025/12/indu...
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Our fourth blog post of the JMP series is out! Khyati Malik writes on soil-carbon programs, showing why they must consider soil type heterogeneity to improve efficiency.
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Paying for Carbon that Lasts: Lessons from Farmers and Soils
This is our 4th blog post for our Job Market Paper Series blog for 2025-2026. Khyati Malik is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER). Her research lies at the inte…
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December 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Our fourth blog post of the JMP series is out! Khyati Malik writes on soil-carbon programs, showing why they must consider soil type heterogeneity to improve efficiency.
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3rd JMP post! Maximiliano Garcia writes on Chile's water markets, showing legal rights are not enough. Local institutions are essencial for enforcement.
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Governing Environmental Markets: Lessons from Chile’s experiment on water markets
This is our 3rd blog post for our Job Market Paper Series blog for 2025-2026. Maximiliano Garcia is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Brown University. His research interests lie at the intersec…
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December 14, 2025 at 5:52 PM
3rd JMP post! Maximiliano Garcia writes on Chile's water markets, showing legal rights are not enough. Local institutions are essencial for enforcement.
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Our second blog post for the JMP Series is posted! Roshan Saha writes on how irrigation can worsen wage drops after rainfall shocks.
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When irrigation isn’t enough: protecting wages from rainfall shocks
This is our 2nd blog post for our Job Market Paper Series blog for 2025-2026. Roshan Saha is a PhD candidate in Applied Economics at Auburn University. He works at the intersection of caste, climat…
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December 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Our second blog post for the JMP Series is posted! Roshan Saha writes on how irrigation can worsen wage drops after rainfall shocks.
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To kick things off for our 2025 Job Market Paper series, Ferran Vega-Carol writes about his JMP about Solar Electrification in Rural Myanmar.
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How Do Opportunities Shape Aspirational Responses?
Experimental Evidence from Solar Electrification in Rural Myanmar We are excited to launch our Job Market Paper Series blog for 2025-2026, beginning with our very first blog post by Ferran Vega-Car…
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December 6, 2025 at 6:43 PM
To kick things off for our 2025 Job Market Paper series, Ferran Vega-Carol writes about his JMP about Solar Electrification in Rural Myanmar.
Check it out: www.econthatmatters.com/2025/12/how-...
#JMP #Econsky #ETRM
Check it out: www.econthatmatters.com/2025/12/how-...
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Our new ETRM interview with Jing Cai is out! We talked about her work on technology adoption, improving SME growth in China, and the importance of "bottom-up" feedback for worker retention. #ETRM #Econsky www.econthatmatters.com/2025/11/etrm...
ETRM Interview Series – Jing Cai
As part of our interview series, we ask renowned experts in the field about the future of research in development economics, and for their advice to young researchers. For this interview, we got th…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Our new ETRM interview with Jing Cai is out! We talked about her work on technology adoption, improving SME growth in China, and the importance of "bottom-up" feedback for worker retention. #ETRM #Econsky www.econthatmatters.com/2025/11/etrm...
Our new ETRM interview with Jacob Moscona is live! We discussed his research on innovation in developing countries, the role of public R&D, and the persistent challenges of technology adoption. #EconSky #ETRM www.econthatmatters.com/2025/10/etrm...
ETRM Interview Series – Jacob Moscona
As part of our interview series, we ask renowned experts in the field about the future of research in development economics, and for their advice to young researchers. For this interview, we got th…
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October 23, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Our new ETRM interview with Jacob Moscona is live! We discussed his research on innovation in developing countries, the role of public R&D, and the persistent challenges of technology adoption. #EconSky #ETRM www.econthatmatters.com/2025/10/etrm...
Our new interview with Nicolás de Roux is out! We talked about his research on production in developing countries, the usage of models and causal estimation together, and how his research influences policy in Colombia. #Econsky #ETRM
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ETRM Interview Series – Nicolás de Roux
As part of our interview series, we ask renowned experts in the field about the future of research in development economics, and for their advice for young researchers. For this interview, we got t…
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October 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Our new interview with Nicolás de Roux is out! We talked about his research on production in developing countries, the usage of models and causal estimation together, and how his research influences policy in Colombia. #Econsky #ETRM
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Next up in our interview series is a conversation with @emmariley.bsky.social ! She talks about her research on financial inclusion and women's empowerment, tips on conducting field work in development econ and much more! Check it out: #EconSky #ETRM
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July 30, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Next up in our interview series is a conversation with @emmariley.bsky.social ! She talks about her research on financial inclusion and women's empowerment, tips on conducting field work in development econ and much more! Check it out: #EconSky #ETRM
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In our latest blog post, Anouk van Veldhoven talks about her paper that models intimate partner violence as a function of disagreement and communication between partners, and confirms the model's predictions with data from an RCT in Pakistan. econthatmatters.com/2025/07/how-... #ETRM #EconTwitter
How information and persuasion impact household decisions and intimate partner violence
Anouk van Veldhoven is a PhD candidate in Economics at Utrecht University School of Economics. Her research aims to answer economic questions related to gender, health and development, such as intr…
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July 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
In our latest blog post, Anouk van Veldhoven talks about her paper that models intimate partner violence as a function of disagreement and communication between partners, and confirms the model's predictions with data from an RCT in Pakistan. econthatmatters.com/2025/07/how-... #ETRM #EconTwitter
Your latest interview is out! Kristina Manysheva talks about the importance of using macroeconomics to study development, innovation in a development context, and engaging with stakeholders. Check it out!
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ETRM Interview Series – Kristina Manysheva
As part of our interview series, we ask renowned experts in the field about the future of research in development economics, and for their advice to young researchers. For this interview, we got th…
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June 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Your latest interview is out! Kristina Manysheva talks about the importance of using macroeconomics to study development, innovation in a development context, and engaging with stakeholders. Check it out!
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Check out our newest interview! @oyebolaoo.bsky.social talks about taxation policy in developing countries, working at the World Bank and advice for PhD students
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ETRM Interview Series – Oyebola Okunogbe
As part of our interview series, we ask renowned experts in the field about the future of research in development economics, and for their advice for young researchers. For this interview, we got t…
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May 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Check out our newest interview! @oyebolaoo.bsky.social talks about taxation policy in developing countries, working at the World Bank and advice for PhD students
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Just published! Don't miss our interview with Dean Karlan on his path in development economics, the current funding uncertainty, and the value of development aid. Read it here: www.econthatmatters.com/2025/04/etrm... #EconSky #ETRM
ETRM Interview Series – Dean Karlan
As part of our interview series, we ask renowned experts in the field about the future of research in development economics, and for their advice to young researchers. For this interview, we got th…
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April 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Just published! Don't miss our interview with Dean Karlan on his path in development economics, the current funding uncertainty, and the value of development aid. Read it here: www.econthatmatters.com/2025/04/etrm... #EconSky #ETRM
New interview on the blog! Claudio Ferraz talks about the importance of understanding local context and political constraints when studying development policies, among other insights into his career research. Read the full interview here: www.econthatmatters.com/2025/04/etrm... #EconSky
ETRM Interview Series – Claudio Ferraz
As part of our interview series, we ask renowned experts in the field about the future of research in development economics, and for their advice for young researchers. For this interview, we got t…
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April 23, 2025 at 2:03 PM
New interview on the blog! Claudio Ferraz talks about the importance of understanding local context and political constraints when studying development policies, among other insights into his career research. Read the full interview here: www.econthatmatters.com/2025/04/etrm... #EconSky
We continue with our interview series. This time we interviewed Meredith Startz to discuss development, trade, and the challenges of collecting data to answer questions in these fields
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ETRM Interview Series – Meredith Startz
As part of our interview series, we ask renowned experts in the field about the future of research in development economics, and for their advice for young researchers. For this interview, we got t…
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March 26, 2025 at 9:53 PM
We continue with our interview series. This time we interviewed Meredith Startz to discuss development, trade, and the challenges of collecting data to answer questions in these fields
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Studying Brazil's Bolsa Família program, @leitemariante.bsky.social finds that unconditional cash transfers boost formal employment among women by 7% over two years, while men's employment remains unaffected.
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Can cash transfers increase labour supply? It depends on who gets it and where
Gabriel Leite Mariante is a PhD candidate in Economics at the LSE. He works in Development Economics, focussing on social protection, labour markets and gender inequality in low- and middle-income …
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February 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Studying Brazil's Bolsa Família program, @leitemariante.bsky.social finds that unconditional cash transfers boost formal employment among women by 7% over two years, while men's employment remains unaffected.
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We are back to our interview series. We had the opportunity to interview @ericverhoogen.bsky.social to discuss development economics, innovation, and firms. Dive into the insights. Don’t miss it! www.econthatmatters.com/2025/01/etrm...
ETRM Interview Series – Eric Verhoogen
As part of our interview series, we ask renowned experts in the field about the future of research in development economics, and for their advice for young researchers. For this interview, we got …
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January 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We are back to our interview series. We had the opportunity to interview @ericverhoogen.bsky.social to discuss development economics, innovation, and firms. Dive into the insights. Don’t miss it! www.econthatmatters.com/2025/01/etrm...
Sharing the gains from trade liberalization, Anh Nguyen's JMP studies how migration and trade policies work together to reduce inequality in Vietnam
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Sharing the gains from trade liberalization: The role of migration network
This is our last blog for the Job Market Paper Series 2024-2025. As we close our 16th and final Job Market Paper Series blog post for 2024-2025, we want to thank you for your support. Wishing you a…
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January 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Sharing the gains from trade liberalization, Anh Nguyen's JMP studies how migration and trade policies work together to reduce inequality in Vietnam
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Studying a gender-based affirmative action policy at a university in Uganda,
Saloni Chopra found that average university students performance in treated cohorts improved despite lower high school scores for women enrolled
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Saloni Chopra found that average university students performance in treated cohorts improved despite lower high school scores for women enrolled
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Is Affirmative Action the Answer to the Gender Gaps in STEM Majors?
This is our 15th blog post for our Job Market Paper Series blog for 2024-2025. Saloni Chopra is a PhD candidate in the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics at the University of Califor…
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December 20, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Studying a gender-based affirmative action policy at a university in Uganda,
Saloni Chopra found that average university students performance in treated cohorts improved despite lower high school scores for women enrolled
www.econthatmatters.com/2024/12/is-a... #EconSky #JMP
Saloni Chopra found that average university students performance in treated cohorts improved despite lower high school scores for women enrolled
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It was such a pleasure to collaborate with the World Bank Development Impact blog to feature #econjmp posts. Thanks @dmckenzie.bsky.social and the team! We still have two more blogs coming up. Stay tuned. #econsky #jmp
This year we posted 26 #econjmp posts by PhD students on the market. Here is the list of all of them in case you missed any, plus a link to the @econthatmatters.bsky.social series which has some more - great to see all the exciting work in development blogs.worldbank.org/en/impacteva...
Job market series 2024 Wrap-up
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December 18, 2024 at 8:36 PM
It was such a pleasure to collaborate with the World Bank Development Impact blog to feature #econjmp posts. Thanks @dmckenzie.bsky.social and the team! We still have two more blogs coming up. Stay tuned. #econsky #jmp
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This year we posted 26 #econjmp posts by PhD students on the market. Here is the list of all of them in case you missed any, plus a link to the @econthatmatters.bsky.social series which has some more - great to see all the exciting work in development blogs.worldbank.org/en/impacteva...
Job market series 2024 Wrap-up
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December 18, 2024 at 7:48 PM
This year we posted 26 #econjmp posts by PhD students on the market. Here is the list of all of them in case you missed any, plus a link to the @econthatmatters.bsky.social series which has some more - great to see all the exciting work in development blogs.worldbank.org/en/impacteva...
How do economic and social shocks influence child marriage for boys and girls? Abigail Jordan Stocker's JMP analysis reveals that negative income shocks reduce child marriage rates for both boys and girls www.econthatmatters.com/2024/12/how-...
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December 18, 2024 at 4:55 PM
How do economic and social shocks influence child marriage for boys and girls? Abigail Jordan Stocker's JMP analysis reveals that negative income shocks reduce child marriage rates for both boys and girls www.econthatmatters.com/2024/12/how-...
#EconSky #JMP
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How to protect sex workers without protective legislation? Ruchi Mahadeshwar's JMP findings “provide timely evidence that incentivizing labor market alternatives may decrease the size of the market for sex without compromising worker welfare” www.econthatmatters.com/2024/12/how-... #EconSky #JMP
How to Protect Sex Workers without Protective Legislation: Improving Outside Options to the Market for Sex
This is our 13th blog post for our Job Market Paper Series blog for 2024-2025. Ruchi Mahadeshwar is a Ph.D. candidate in Economics at Brown University. Her primary fields are development and labor …
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December 17, 2024 at 10:10 PM
How to protect sex workers without protective legislation? Ruchi Mahadeshwar's JMP findings “provide timely evidence that incentivizing labor market alternatives may decrease the size of the market for sex without compromising worker welfare” www.econthatmatters.com/2024/12/how-... #EconSky #JMP
Evaluating the PMUY in India, @tvninan.bsky.social JMP suggests that “clean transition policies have benefits beyond health—they can also improve educational outcomes.” www.econthatmatters.com/2024/12/fuel... #EconSky #JMP
Fueling Education: The Role of Clean Cooking in Enhancing Children’s Learning
This is our 12th blog post for our Job Market Paper Series blog for 2024-2025. T. V. Ninan is a PhD candidate in Economics at the University of Washington, Seattle. His interests span environment,…
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December 17, 2024 at 2:06 AM
Evaluating the PMUY in India, @tvninan.bsky.social JMP suggests that “clean transition policies have benefits beyond health—they can also improve educational outcomes.” www.econthatmatters.com/2024/12/fuel... #EconSky #JMP
Why are mothers at higher risk of violence? Gabriela Deschamps' JMP found that motherhood increases the risk of experiencing violence because motherhood increases separation costs for women www.econthatmatters.com/2024/12/why-... #Econsky #JMPblog
Why are mothers at higher risk of violence? A two-mechanism story
This is our 11th blog post for our Job Market Paper Series blog for 2024-2025. Gabriela Deschamps is a PhD candidate at the London School of Economics. She is a development economist with interests…
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December 13, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Why are mothers at higher risk of violence? Gabriela Deschamps' JMP found that motherhood increases the risk of experiencing violence because motherhood increases separation costs for women www.econthatmatters.com/2024/12/why-... #Econsky #JMPblog