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VoxDev Development Economics

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Agriculture
Poverty Reduction
Randomized Controlled Trials
India
Renewable Energy
Microeconomics
Macroeconomics
Global Learning Crisis
Taxation
Tax Collection
Gender Equality
Ethnic Civil Conflicts
Sexual Violence
Cultural Distance
Solar Energy
Economic Growth
Sierra Leone
Democracy
Electoral Reform
Political Candidates

Hear about the cutting edge of development economics from research to practice.

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Latest Episodes

How can we train the next generation of entrepreneurs? In developing economies, more than a billion dollars a year is spent on this type of training, but does it work, are we training the right people with the right skills – and what opportunities ar... more

What is the relationship between religion and economic development? Does economic development mean fewer people become religious, or more? What causes people to believe, and does organised religion adapt as societies change, and competition from othe... more

“ Africa must become a full participant in global knowledge production, not just a passive recipient of solutions from elsewhere.” The journey of Leonard Wantchekon from teenage revolutionary in Benin to professor of economics at Princeton also led h... more

A fascinating new book called A Sixth of Humanity, Independent India’s Development Odyssey examines 75 years of development in the world’s most populous country – the successes and failures, the compromises, and the ways in which India has defied man... more

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Recent Guests

Devesh Kapur
Co-author of 'A Sixth of Humanity' and expert on Indian development
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: S6 Ep41: India’s economic development since independence
Arvind Subramanian
Co-author of 'A Sixth of Humanity', former Chief Economic Advisor to India
Peterson Institute
Episode: S6 Ep41: India’s economic development since independence
Martina Kirchberger
Expert on infrastructure from Trinity College Dublin.
Trinity College Dublin
Episode: S6 Ep40: Understanding the global construction sector
Sule Alan
Researcher at Cornell University focusing on socio-emotional skills and bullying
Cornell University
Episode: S6 Ep38: Understanding and tackling school bullying
Adrien Bilal
Researcher from Stanford University specializing in macroeconomics and climate change
Stanford University
Episode: S6 Ep37: The macroeconomics of climate change
Natalie Bau
Co-author of the paper on culture, policy, and economic development
UCLA
Episode: S6 Ep36: Culture and economic development
Sara Lowes
Co-author of the paper on culture, policy, and economic development
UC San Diego
Episode: S6 Ep36: Culture and economic development
Eduardo Montero
Co-author of the paper on culture, policy, and economic development
University of Chicago
Episode: S6 Ep36: Culture and economic development
Dominic Rohner
Research Director of the RECIPE program at the Geneva Graduate Institute
Geneva Graduate Institute
Episode: S6 Ep35: Conflict and development

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Tim Phillips
Host of Vox Dev Talks, engaging audiences with insights and discussions on development economics and related research.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • Accessible and engaging

    A neat, accessible way of keeping up with some of the latest development work.

    Apple Podcasts
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    camwho?
    Australia2 years ago
  • Great podcast for development economists

    Would be great if the episode note had the citation and link to the paper posted.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chiecon
    United States3 years ago

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S6 Ep42: Leonard Wantchekon on African development, democracy, and the African School of Economics
Q: Now, the question is, how do we design this campaign strategy?
Leonard emphasizes the need for a rigorous approach to developing effective campaign strategies that lead to meaningful governmental outcomes.
S6 Ep42: Leonard Wantchekon on African development, democracy, and the African School of Economics
Q: What do you take from that experience?
Leonard shares that to survive torture, one must maintain focus on their goals and communicate effectively even in dire circumstances.
S6 Ep40: Understanding the global construction sector
Q: Is construction particularly relevant in developing countries for job creation?
Yes, there's significant pressure to create jobs in developing nations, and construction projects are often seen as a valuable source of formal employment.
S6 Ep40: Understanding the global construction sector
Q: Why are cement prices so expensive in low-income countries?
Factors like the cost of inputs, demand below efficient scales, and limited competition drive up cement prices in these areas.
S6 Ep40: Understanding the global construction sector
Q: How important is infrastructure for growth?
It's a complex question as countries with good infrastructure also have different policies in place, making it hard to isolate the impact of infrastructure alone.

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