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Grad students & junior researchers blogging on dev econ, poverty reduction and ag development. All views our own. RTs ≠ endorsement.

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17 days
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. #Econtwitter #ETRM
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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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Our new interview with @nico_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. #Econtwitter #ETRM https://t.co/qFw7oafcmL
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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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Next up in our interview series is a conversation with @EmmaRiley19 ! 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: #EconTwitter #ETRM https://t.co/qm9oyPHdhi
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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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In our latest blog post, @AnoukvVeldhoven 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. https://t.co/0QeOQo1FzS #EconTwitter
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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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Your latest interview is out! @manysheva_k talks about the importance of using macroeconomics to study development, innovation in a development context, and engaging with stakeholders. Check it out! https://t.co/vdmJNCfGKa #ETRM #EconTwitter
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Econ That Matters
6 months
Just published! Don't miss our interview with Dean Karlan (@deankarlan) on his path in development economics, the current funding uncertainty, and the value of development aid. Read it here: https://t.co/HbFzXvJEuz #econtwitter #ETRM
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Econ That Matters
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New interview on the blog! @claudferraz talks about the importance of understanding local context and political constraints when studying development policies, among other insights into his career and research. Read the full interview here: https://t.co/ISYaix3297  #econtwitter
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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 https://t.co/e9nZetxgQo #econtwitter #DevelopmentEcon #innovation #firm
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Econ That Matters
9 months
Studying Brazil's Bolsa Família program, @LeiteMariante finds that unconditional cash transfers boost formal employment among women by 7% over two years, while men's employment remains unaffected. https://t.co/o9zAREf3VJ #econtwitter #ETRM #econ
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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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Studying a gender-based affirmative action policy at a university in Uganda, @SaloniChopra_ found that average university students performance in treated cohorts improved despite lower high school scores for women enrolled https://t.co/YTzJjN3SpH #jmp
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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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Econ That Matters
11 months
It was such a pleasure to collaborate with the World Bank Development Impact blog to feature #econjmp posts. Thanks @dmckenzie001 and the team! We still have two more blogs coming up. Stay tuned. #econtwitter #jmp
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11 months
Job market series 2024 Wrap-up: We just finished our series of 26 posts by development economics PhD students on the job market. Here is a summary of the process and a list of all the posts in case you missed any
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Econ That Matters
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How do economic and social shocks influence child marriage for boys and girls? @a_j_stocker JMP analysis reveals that negative income shocks reduce child marriage rates for both boys and girls https://t.co/zepK7k4J0U #econtwitter #jmp
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This is our 14th blog post for our Job Market Paper Series blog for 2024-2025. Abigail Stocker is a PhD candidate at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She is an applied microeconomist fo…
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Econ That Matters
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How to protect sex workers without protective legislation? @ruchi_maha JMP findings “provide timely evidence that incentivizing labor market alternatives may decrease the size of the market for sex without compromising worker welfare”
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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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Econ That Matters
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Why are mothers at higher risk of violence? @gabydesch JMP found that motherhood increases the risk of experiencing violence because motherhood increases separation costs for women https://t.co/3GnsYkzlqW #econtwitter #jmp
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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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Econ That Matters
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Studying two main policies targeting transforming slums in Chile, @jaug1022 JMP findings “highlight the need for comprehensive strategies that not only mitigate the adverse effects of existing slums but also limit the creation of new ones” https://t.co/jVkvUwQaZF #econtwitter
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This is our tenth blog post for our Job Market Paper Series blog for 2024-2025. Joaquin A. Urrego is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Haas School of Business at the University of California Berkeley. …
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Econ That Matters
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Studying the military bases in Colombia, @sakina0320 JMP found that “establishment of military bases, a government security program, has had unintended negative consequences on communities that host them” https://t.co/9Gk4pJwNWl #econtwitter #jmp
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This is our ninth blog post for our Job Market Paper Series blog for 2024-2025. Sakina Shibuya is an applied economics Ph.D. candidate at University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is an applied microeco…
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