Econ That Matters

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

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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: https://t.co/ueLvg5Q4yq

#JMP #Econtwitter #ETRM

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We just released our 5th blog post of our JMP series!
@kp_pahurkar
examines India's small-scale industry policy, showing how reserving products for small firms created "quality traps" and stunted growth. Check it out: https://t.co/75zQ22hro3 #JMP #Econtwitter #ETRM

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Our fourth blog post of the JMP series is out! @Khyati_Econ writes on soil-carbon programs, showing why they must consider soil type heterogeneity to improve efficiency.

https://t.co/DJWml73Ihg

#JMP #Econtwitter #ETRM

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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: https://t.co/W2w4qHyDW2

#JMP #Econtwitter #ETRM

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Our second blog post for the JMP Series is posted! @RoshanSaha26 writes on how irrigation can worsen wage drops after rainfall shocks.

Read: https://t.co/S8cfrv91JR

#JMP #Econtwitter #ETRM

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To kick things off for our 2025 Job Market Paper series, @ferran__vega writes about his JMP about Solar Electrification in Rural Myanmar.

Check it out: https://t.co/hz6gAMjPTU

#JMP #Econtwitter #ETRM

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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 #Econtwitter https://t.co/fOO9ZwOcI2

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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. #Econtwitter #ETRM https://t.co/uFUb5y4U1K

[Econ That Matters @econthatmatters]

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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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

[Econ That Matters @econthatmatters]

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

[Econ That Matters @econthatmatters]

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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Check out our newest interview! @oyebolaoo talks about taxation policy in developing countries, working at the World Bank and advice for PhD students
https://t.co/hP8WP2trcs #ETRM

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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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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

[Econ That Matters @econthatmatters]

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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We are back to our interview series. We had the opportunity to interview @EricVerhoogen to discuss development economics, innovation, and firms. Dive into the insights. Don’t miss it! https://t.co/Dt0MlZYJ3h #econtwitter #DevelopmentEcon #innovation #firm

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Sharing the gains from trade liberalization, @AnhPTNguyen JMP studies how migration and trade policies work together to reduce inequality in Vietnam https://t.co/ql9ZQL1Iam #econtwitter #jmp

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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