Professor Islam’s work highlights the need for programs that build confidence and foster competitive engagement, especially in sectors where formal avenues for growth are limited.

I believe these insights are essential for researchers, policymakers, and anyone working to improve employment and livelihoods in vulnerable communities.

The study uses behavioral experiments and surveys with Bangladeshi shrimpers, providing strong evidence that attitudes toward competition can make a crucial difference in labor market outcomes.

who actively embrace competitive challenges are rewarded with better jobs, higher incomes, and greater economic stability. On the other hand, those who avoid competition often face limited prospects and reduced mobility.

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Key results: greater trust, higher vaccine uptake, culturally sensitive communication, and the power of dialogue over broad messaging.

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