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Final JMP post! Anirudh Sankar writes on how explaining why a technology works, rather than just giving instructions, boosts farmer yields. Read: www.econthatmatters.com/2026/02/tell... #JMP #EconSky #ETRM
Tell Me Why: How Mechanistic Explanations Improve Technology Adoption
This is our final blog post for our Job Market Paper Series blog for 2025-2026. Anirudh Sankar is a PhD student at Stanford University, specializing in development and behavioral economics. He is i…
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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. Check it out: www.econthatmatters.com/2025/12/indu... #JMP #Econsky #ETRM
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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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. www.econthatmatters.com/2025/12/payi... #JMP #Econsky #ETRM
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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3rd JMP post! Maximiliano Garcia writes on Chile's water markets, showing legal rights are not enough. Local institutions are essencial for enforcement. Check it out: www.econthatmatters.com/2025/12/gove... #JMP #Econsky #ETRM
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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Our second blog post for the JMP Series is posted! Roshan Saha writes on how irrigation can worsen wage drops after rainfall shocks. Read: www.econthatmatters.com/2025/12/when... #JMP #Econsky #ETRM
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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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
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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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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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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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 www.econthatmatters.com/2025/09/etrm...
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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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 www.econthatmatters.com/2025/07/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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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! www.econthatmatters.com/2025/06/etrm... #ETRM #EconSky
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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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 www.econthatmatters.com/2025/05/etrm... #ETRM #EconSky
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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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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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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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 www.econthatmatters.com/2025/03/etrm... #econtwitter #DevelopmentEcon #innovation #firm
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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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. www.econthatmatters.com/2025/02/can-...
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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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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Sharing the gains from trade liberalization, Anh Nguyen's JMP studies how migration and trade policies work together to reduce inequality in Vietnam www.econthatmatters.com/2025/01/shar... #EconSky #JMP
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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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
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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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
David McKenzie@dmckenzie.bsky.social · 2y agoThis 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...
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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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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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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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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Studying two main policies targeting transforming slums in Chile, Joaquin Urrego 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” econthatmatters.com/2024/12/slums-… #EconJMP #JMPblog
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Studying the military bases in Colombia, Sakina Shibuya's JMP found that “establishment of military bases, a government security program, has had unintended negative consequences on communities that host them” econthatmatters.com/2024/12/when... #Econsky #JMP #JMPblog
When soldiers come: unintended consequences of military bases in Colombia
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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RFP out for 2025 Structural Transformation of Agriculture and Rural Spaces (STARS) Fellowship, Cornell in collaboration with WorldBank DECRG, @cgdev.org, PEP, and IICA. Research mentorship for early career (PhD not before 2019) economists working on development topics. 1/2
By studying female-led firms, @florianmuench.bsky.social JMP sheds light on how “small firms in low-and middle-income countries can be incentivized to and benefit from sharing the fixed costs of export” econthatmatters.com/2024/12/shar... #EconSky #JMP #JMPblog
Shared costs, Shared Gains: Experimental Evidence from Female Export Consortia
This is our eighth blog post for our Job Market Paper Series blog for 2024-2025. Florian Anselm Munch is a postdoc at the London School of Economics. His research focuses on technology adoption and…
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