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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
Sexual Violence
Cultural Distance
Ethnic Civil Conflicts
Gender Equality
Solar Energy
Economic Growth
Sierra Leone
Political Candidates
Democracy
Electoral Reform

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

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When the work well, carbon markets worldwide decarbonise economies and direct funds to the most efficient projects. Yet for these mechanisms to be effective, credible, and equitable, should we move beyond today’s fragmented initiatives and create a u... more

Many papers in economics have shown the scale of the damage that slavery did to Africa, but can we also make the argument that the slave trade helped cause Europe’s economic development? Ellora Derenoncourt of Princeton is the author of a recently pu... more

At home, men usually have more money and more power than their female partners, and this inequality is particularly wide in LMICs. What does research tell us about how decisions are made and, if there isn’t enough food or money or care to go around, ... more

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is common everywhere, but how common? What are its causes and effects? How can we do a better job of noticing it, measuring its impact – and ultimately, finding effective ways to stop it?

A new review of IPV looks a... more

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Recent Guests

Ellora Derenoncourt
Economist at Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: S6 Ep49: How the slave trade shaped development in Europe
Leander Heldring
Author and researcher at Northwestern University
Northwestern University
Episode: S6 Ep46: The origins of government
Penny Goldberg
Professor of Economics at Yale University
Yale University
Episode: S6 Ep45: Rethinking trade and development
Michele Ruta
Economist at the International Monetary Fund
International Monetary Fund
Episode: S6 Ep45: Rethinking trade and development
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

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Tim Phillips
Host of Vox Dev Talks, with extensive insights in development economics and public policy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 92 ratings
  • Accessible and engaging

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

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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
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    chiecon
    United States3 years ago

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S6 Ep49: How the slave trade shaped development in Europe
Q: What are some of the main threats to your findings articulated by critics of the Williams hypothesis?
Critics argue that the precise profits from the slave trade might be overstated and that other forms of overseas trade played a more significant role in growing these cities.
S6 Ep49: How the slave trade shaped development in Europe
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about Eric Williams?
Eric Williams was a historian who associated slavery profits with the financing of the British Industrial Revolution, which remains a controversial thesis.
S6 Ep49: How the slave trade shaped development in Europe
Q: Ellora, tell me about how the Atlantic slave trade worked to enable those slave traders to make money?
The Atlantic slave trade involved high-risk trade supported by state contracts, which allowed merchants to access financing and protective military powers.
S6 Ep47: Intimate partner violence: Causes, costs and prevention
Q: What creates an economic impact of intimate partner violence?
Available estimates suggest substantial economic costs of IPV, ranging from 1% to 2% of GDP in various countries, similar to public spending on education.
S6 Ep47: Intimate partner violence: Causes, costs and prevention
Q: How can we do a better job of seeing and measuring intimate partner violence?
Measurement is hard and often underreported due to stigma. Researchers use yes-no questions to gauge experiences of IPV more effectively.

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Exploring the forefront of development economics, content revolves around critical issues such as gender dynamics, intimate partner violence, and the challenges faced in trade and food policy. Episodes frequently feature in-depth discussions on the economic implications of social issues, drawing insights from research conducted by leading economists and experts in the field. Unique perspectives are highlighted, particularly regarding complex topics like the historical evolution of government structures and the intertwined relationship between culture and economic development.

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