Was Simon Kuznets right about the relationship between economic #growth and #inequality? 70 years since it was first proposed, researchers are continuing to analyse the question with new data: https://t.co/LYOHQEtZxj
@CornellEcon@KingsCollegeLon@kunalsen5 @andypsumner
Earlier this week, UNU-WIDER personnel from Helsinki, #SATIED & @InclusiveMoz met in Cairo at #Jobs4Dev! Sessions on intersections of development, and quantity and quality of jobs, especially for low- and middle-income countries.
Stay tuned for recordings and more on #Jobs4Dev!
Central banks face tough choices in 2024! #SATIED Research Fellow Richard Kima highlights a recent @UNDESA report calling for better policy coordination among high-income economies to minimize negative impacts on the Global South. Read more: https://t.co/WfPHOv1o43
Our #SATIED programme went on a roadshow this week at @theNWU to showcase the National Treasury data lab! 🚌
We had an engaging discussion with students and faculty on the role of administrative data in economic research.
https://t.co/3C8njTSZNv
✨New findings ✨
Our latest research on Cameroon shows that to improve the economic situation in the country, specific targets for domestic savings need to be incorporated into national development plans.
https://t.co/A79cSs8Qai #DRMprogramme#SDG17
Calling all #MEL professionals!
We are hiring a Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Analyst to join our team in Helsinki, Finland. Read more details and apply before 11 August: https://t.co/Qjv9gY6LPm
#Opportunity#ProgrammeEvaluation#LearningAndDevelopment
Our new #OpenAccess book is out now - Sustaining Tanzania’s economic development
This book provides unique analysis of development experiences in Tanzania since 2000.🔗 https://t.co/2HdTnM48Vw @UONGOZI, @UniofNottingham, @OUPEconomics #SDG1#SDG8#SDG9
Inequality in South Africa goes beyond education and skills. A recent study uncovers the influence of employers on wage disparities, contributing to over 30% of the country's wage inequality. Discover the surprising factors at play▶️ https://t.co/9NJZ1pT9Za #SATIED@ShakFoster
Terrorism has lasting impacts on citizens' risk perception and emotions. What should policymakers consider when developing effective policies and responses? Find out in this research brief: https://t.co/PwGfO17dgz #LegaciesOfConflict@harrypickard@g_efthyvoulou@_vincenzobove
#SATIED recently hosted a data roadshow at @UPTuks!
Participants explored tax data access, & discovered how data can be leveraged for research in areas like enterprise development, tax policy, labour market dynamics and more. Thanks to everyone for their enthusiastic engagement!
How does inequality affect growth? Paper examining the channels through which inequality can promote or hamper growth, from our EQUAL project, now out in the Handbook of Labor, Human Resources and Population Economics. Read more: https://t.co/UqRV9WRpg6 @DERG_DK
How does inequality influence growth? This chapter in the Handbook of Labor, Human Resources and Population Economics, emerging from our EQUAL project, reviews and evaluates main stylized facts on #poverty, #inequality, and growth. Read more: https://t.co/viL8ZlJl5p @FinnsAngle
How does inequality affect growth? Paper examining the channels through which #inequality can promote or hamper growth, from our EQUAL project, now out in the Handbook of Labor, Human Resources and Population Economics. Read more: https://t.co/UqRV9WRpg6 @eneabaselgia
📢New working paper!
Check out the latest research from #SATIED on the Phillips curve in South Africa. Uncover the driving force behind inflation, explore the impact of short-term expectations, and gain valuable insights for effective monetary policy ▶️ https://t.co/OVl7vYHxT9
🌍 Halfway towards 2030, the world is still falling short on most #GlobalGoals. Some progress is seen, but many targets are progressing too slowly or regressing.
Get the latest data on #SDGs progress from the #SDGReport: https://t.co/RE909GC2q3
@UNStats @undesa@globalgoalsun