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

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

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A small number of Asian countries have provided thousands of high-skilled migrants to the US, many of whom have gone on to great success. What created this long-term trend, and what has it contributed to the US economy? And with changes in domestic p... more

With the number of global refugees continuing to rise, integrating refugees has become a difficult challenge for hosts – and it is far from easy for the refugees themselves. Dany Bahar of Brown University and Giovanni Peri of UC Davis tell Tim Philli... more

In this episode of Ideas in Development, we ask what needs to happen before AI can take off in Africa.

Rose Mutiso talks us through the current state of energy and digital infrastructure in Africa, why leapfrogging is not guaranteed with AI, and wha... more

Almost everywhere, women have less economic power than men, and earn less at work. Their commitment to childcare and work in the home gives them less spare time than men, as well as less recognition for the value of what they do.

In another episode... more

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Recent Guests

Rose Mutiso
Founder of the Africa Tech Futures Lab and former Research Director at the Energy Growth Hub
Episode: S7 Ep7: Can AI take off in Africa?
Lant Pritchett
An expert on education policy and a contributor to The London Consensus.
Gates Foundation
Episode: S7 Ep4: Schools are failing to deliver learning
Andres Valenciano Yamuni
Former Minister of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica
Costa Rican government
Episode: S7 Ep2: Ideas in Development: How Costa Rica became an FDI powerhouse
Benjamin Piper
Senior Fellow at the Gates Foundation, expert in literacy instruction
Gates Foundation
Episode: S7 Ep1: How to solve the global reading crisis
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

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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 98 ratings
  • Accessible and engaging

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

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    camwho?
    Australia3 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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S7 Ep8: Integrating refugees: What policies work best?
Q: How difficult is it to design the optimal policy bundle in any situation?
It is challenging due to the need for context-specific solutions and budget constraints for policymakers.
S7 Ep8: Integrating refugees: What policies work best?
Q: Is it a good policy to go around retraining, helping them to find jobs as well with the skills that they have?
Yes, investing in refugees is beneficial due to market failures they experience in the job market.
S7 Ep8: Integrating refugees: What policies work best?
Q: What is the economic burden on host countries of refugees?
Refugees are a small fraction of immigrants, and while initial costs may seem high, they often become economic assets in the long term.
S7 Ep2: Ideas in Development: How Costa Rica became an FDI powerhouse
Q: What do you think are the key factors in attracting investment?
Political stability, economic stability, and qualified human capital are essential, but collaboration with the private sector is critical.
S7 Ep1: How to solve the global reading crisis
Q: Do we know why so many children are failing to learn to read?
The learning crisis stems primarily from applying incorrect or inefficient methods for literacy instruction.

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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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