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World Development Report 2024: The Middle-Income Trap

Drawing on the development experience and advances in economic analysis since the 1950s, World Development Report 2024 identifies what developing economies can do to avoid the “middle-income trap.” Lower-middle-income countries must go beyond investment-driven strategies—they must also adopt modern technologies and successful business practices from abroad and infuse them across their economies.

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The Great Reversal: Prospects, Risks, and Policies in International Development Association Countries

The 75 economies eligible for low-interest loans and grants from the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) had made notable progress against some important development objectives over the first two decades of this century. Despite this, on the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic, significant development gaps persisted, income convergence with advanced economies was slowing, and some vulnerabilities were rising.

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Women, Business, and the Law 2024

The global gender gap for women in the workplace is far wider than previously thought, according to the latest Women, Business, and the Law report. When legal differences involving violence and childcare are taken into account, women enjoy fewer than two-thirds the rights of men. No country provides equal opportunity for women—not even the wealthiest economies.

Global Economic Prospects

As the world nears the midpoint of what was intended to be a transformative decade for development, the global economy is set to rack up a sorry record by the end of 2024—the slowest half-decade of GDP growth in 30 years, according to the just-published January, 2024 edition of the World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects report.

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International Debt Report 2023

The International Debt Report (IDR), formerly International Debt Statistics (IDS), is a longstanding annual publication of the World Bank featuring external debt statistics and analysis for the 122 low- and middle-income countries that report to the World Bank Debt Reporting System (DRS).

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Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2023

The Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals 2023 presents interactive storytelling and data visualizations about the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It highlights trends for selected targets within each goal and introduces concepts about how some SDGs are measured.

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The World Bank Research Observer seeks to inform nonspecialist readers about research being undertaken within the Bank and outside the Bank in areas of economics relevant for development policy.

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The Household Impacts of Tariffs (HIT) simulation tool enables users to simulate how changes in import tariffs impact the incomes of households across the income distribution. 

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The Long Term Growth Model (LTGM) is an Excel-based tool to analyze long-term growth scenarios building on the celebrated Solow-Swan Growth Model. 

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• Development Economics

Development Economic researchers explore the factors that contribute to the persistence of poverty and/or to slow growth, such as the country’s infrastructure, the standards of health and education services, the functioning of markets, and government policy. By studying the decisions of households, firms and policymakers, they formulate theories and test them empirically, with the goal of offering solutions for improvement.

Key areas covered are:

• poverty reduction
• social services and human capital: health and education policies
• private sector development in low-income countries
• microeconomics of growth
• markets and market failures: land, credit, insurance

Annual Symposium  

The Development Economics annual symposium is a chance for researchers to come together over two days to discuss recent research in the field. In recent years, it has been jointly hosted with organisations such as the Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development (BREAD), Trinity Impact Evaluation Unit and the Suntory and Toyota International Centres for Economics and Related Disciplines (STICERD)

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Webinar Series  

VDEV/CEPR/BREAD Seminars is an online seminar series, featuring invited speakers in the area of Development Economics. It was set up in the spring semester of 2020 as the VDEV seminar and now continues jointly with CEPR and BREAD. It is organised jointly by CEPR, the University of Geneva (UniGe), Barcelona School of Economics (BSE), Paris School of Economics (PSE), Stockholm School of Economics and BREAD.

Development economics from research to practice

VoxDev is a platform for economists, policymakers, practitioners, donors, the private sector and others interested in development to discuss key policy issues. Expert contributors provide insightful commentary, analysis, and evidence on a wide range of policy challenges in formats that we hope are accessible to a wide audience interested in development. We aim to put evidence from decades of academic research into the hands of decision-makers and civil society in developing countries in a way that they can be easily accessed and actually put to use, ultimately encouraging the design and implementation of more evidence-based policy.

Programme Directors

Eliana La Ferrara

Professor of Public Policy Harvard Kennedy School ; Scientific Director Laboratory for Effective Anti-poverty Policies Bocconi University

Research Fellows

Daron Acemoglu

Institute Professor in the Department of Economics Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Abigail Adams-Prassl

Research Fellow Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) ; Associate Professor in Economics and Associate Head of Impact and External Engagement of University Of Oxford

Philippe Aghion

Professor Collège De France ; The Kurt Björklund Chaired Professor in Innovation and Growth European Institute of Business Administration (INSEAD) ; Visiting Professor London School Of Economics And Political Science

Adjunct Professor of Economics Bilkent University ; Professor of Economics European University Institute

Ingvild Almås

PI for Development Research at FAIR Centre of Excellence Norwegian School of Economics (NHH) ; Professor of Economics at the Institute for International Economic Studies Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI), Stockholm University

Siwan Anderson

Professor in the Vancouver School of Economics University Of British Columbia

Cofounder Development Data Lab ; Associate Professor Imperial College London, Business School

Nava Ashraf

Co-Lead Academic International Growth Centre ; Professor of Economics London School Of Economics And Political Science

David Atkin

Professor of Economics Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Orazio Attanasio

Cowles Professor of Economics Yale University

Emmanuelle Auriol

Professor Toulouse School Of Economics

Jean-Marie Baland

Professor in the Department of Economics University Of Namur

• Oriana Bandiera

Sir Anthony Atkinson Professor of Economics London School Of Economics And Political Science

Abhijit Banerjee

Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Natalie Bau

Associate Professor in the Department of Economics University Of California, Los Angeles

Erik Berglöf

Chief Economist Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank

Marianne Bertrand

Chris P. Dialynas Distinguished Service Professor of Economics and Willard Graham Faculty Scholar in the Booth School of Business University Of Chicago

School Professor of Economics and Political Science and the W. Arthur Lewis Professor of Development Economics London School Of Economics And Political Science

Michael Best

Assistant Professor of Economics Columbia University

Sonia Bhalotra

Professor of Economics University Of Warwick

Martina Björkman Nyqvist

Executive Director of Misum, Mistra Center of Sustainability Center; Carl Bennet & Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Professor in Economics Stockholm School Of Economics

Christopher Blattman

Co-Lead of the Development Economics Centre and the International Policy & Development Programme, the Ramalee E. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies at the Harris School of Public Policy University Of Chicago

Nicholas Bloom

William Eberle Professor of Economics Stanford University

Matteo Bobba

Professor of Economics Toulouse School Of Economics

Associate Professor Institute For International Economic Studies (IIES), Stockholm University

Francois Bourguignon

Global Professor New York University Abu Dhabi ; Emeritus Professor Paris School of Economics (PSE)

Gharad Bryan

Associate Professor of Economics London School Of Economics And Political Science

Konrad Burchardi

Research Affiliate Bureau for Research and Economic Analysis of Development ; Professor of Economics Institute For International Economic Studies (IIES), Stockholm University

• Robin Burgess

Professor of Economics, Co-Founder and Director of the International Growth Centre and Director of the Economics of Environment and Energy Research Programme London School Of Economics And Political Science

Paula Bustos

ICREA Research Professor Pompeu Fabra University

Michael Callen

Pedro Carneiro

Professor of Economics University College London

Lorenzo Casaburi

Associate Professor (with Tenure) in the Department of Economics University Of Zurich

Francesco Caselli

Norman Sosnow Chair in Economics London School Of Economics And Political Science

Guilhem Cassan

Professor of Economics University Of Namur

Julie Chytilová

Associate Professor of Economics Charles University ; Researcher Czech Academy of Sciences

Antonio Ciccone

Professor of Macroeconomics in the Department of Economics University Of Mannheim

Lucia Corno

Executive Director, Laboratory for Effective Anti-poverty Policies (LEAP) Bocconi University ; Associate Professor of Economics Università Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore

Giacomo De Giorgi

Visiting Professor of Economics University of California, Berkeley ; Professor of Economics University Of Geneva

Stefan Dercon

Director of the Centre for the Study of African Economies and Fellow of Jesus College; Professor of Economic Policy in the Blavatnik School of Government and Economics Department University Of Oxford

Taryn Dinkelman

Loughrey Associate Professor of Economics University Of Notre Dame

Matthias Doepke

Professor of Economics London School Of Economics And Political Science ; Gerald F. and Marjorie G. Fitzgerald Professor of Economic History Northwestern University

Dave Donaldson

Oeindrila Dube

Philip K. Pearson Professor, Harris School of Public Policy University Of Chicago

Pierre Dubois

Senior Member Institut Universitaire de France ; Professor of Economics, Toulouse School of Economics Toulouse School Of Economics

• Esther Duflo

Co-Director Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) ; Abdul Latif Jameel Professor of Poverty Alleviation and Development Economics Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) ; President

• Pascaline Dupas

Professor of Economics and Public Affairs Princeton University

Ruben Enikolopov

Researcher, Barcelona Institute of Political Economy and Governance; Affiliate Professor Barcelona School Of Economics ; Visiting Professor New Economic School ; ICREA Research Professor Pompeu Fabra University

Benjamin Faber

Associate Professor of Economics University of California, Berkeley

Marcel Fafchamps

Satre Family Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute Stanford University

Raquel Fernandez

Silver Professor of Economics New York University

Erica Field

Professor of Economics and Global Health Duke University

Garance Genicot

Maitreesh Ghatak

Director of the Development Economics Programme, STICERD; Professor of Economics London School Of Economics And Political Science

Douglas Gollin

Governing Body Fellow at St. Antony’s College and Professor of Development Economics University Of Oxford

Michael Greenstone

Milton Friedman Distinguished Service Professor in Economics, Director of the Becker Friedman Institute and the Interdisciplinary Energy Policy Institute University Of Chicago

Selim Gulesci

Associate Professor of Economics Trinity College Dublin

Sergei Guriev

Dean and Professor of Economics London Business School ; Dean and Professor of Economics Provost and Professor of Economics Sciences Po Paris

Jeffrey Cheah Professor of South-East Asia Studies and Chair of the International Development Area at the Kennedy School, Faculty Director of Evidence for Policy Design (EPoD) at the Center for International Development Harvard University

Johannes Haushofer

Goh Keng Swee Professor of Economics National University Of Singapore ; Professor of Economics Stockholm University

Moshe Hazan

Professor of Economics Monash University

Chang-Tai Hsieh

Phyllis and Irwin Winkelried Professor of Economics and PCL Faculty Scholar University Of Chicago

Seema Jayachandran

Director of the Research Programme of Development Economics and Professor of Economics and Public Affairs Princeton University

Simon Johnson

Ronald A. Kurtz Professor of Entrepreneurship, Head of the Global Economics and Management Group and Faculty Chair of the Sloan Fellows Programme Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Joseph Kaboski

David F. and Erin M. Seng Foundation Professor of Economics University Of Notre Dame

Ravi Kanbur

T. H. Lee Professor of World Affairs, International Professor of Applied Economics and Management, Professor of Economics Cornell University

Martin Kanz

Senior Economist for the Development Research Group The World Bank

Dean Karlan

Frederic Esser Nemmers Distinguished Professor of Economics and Finance, Kellogg School of Management Northwestern University ; Chief Economist, USAID

Supreet Kaur

Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics University of California, Berkeley

Asim Khwaja

Director of the Center for International Development and Sumitomo-FASID Professor of International Finance and Development, Harvard Kennedy School Harvard University

• Michael Kremer

Faculty Fellow for the Center for International Development at Harvard Kennedy School Harvard University ; University Professor in the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics and Director of the Development Innovation Lab University Of Chicago

Pramila Krishnan

Professor of Development Economics University Of Oxford

Victor Lavy

William Haber Chaired Professor of Economics Hebrew University Of Jerusalem ; Chaired Professor in the Department of Economics University Of Warwick

Rocco Macchiavello

Professor of Managerial Economics & Strategy London School Of Economics And Political Science

Karen Macours

Professor Paris School of Economics (PSE)

Andreas Madestam

Professor of Economics Stockholm University

David McKenzie

Lead Economist in the Development Research Group, Finance and Private Sector Development Unit The World Bank

Costas Meghir

Douglas A. Warner III Professor of Economics Yale University

Guy Michaels

Associate Professor in the Department of Economics London School Of Economics And Political Science

Edward Miguel

Faculty Co-Director of the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA) and Oxfam Professor in Environmental and Resource Economics University of California, Berkeley

Ahmed Mobarak

Dilip Mookherjee

Professor of Economics Boston University

Ameet Morjaria

Associate Professor of Managerial Economics & Decision Sciences Kellogg School Of Management, Northwestern University

Hannes Mueller

Programme Director of the M.Sc. Data Science for Decision Making and Associate Research Professor Barcelona School Of Economics ; Tenured Researcher Institute for Economic Analysis

Sendhil Mullainathan

Roman Family University Professor of Computation and Behavioral Science at Chicago Booth University Of Chicago

Karthik Muralidharan

Tata Chancellor's Professor of Economics University of California, San Diego

Benjamin Olken

Jane Berkowitz Carlton and Dennis William Carlton Professor of Microeconomics Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Kühne Foundation Professor of International Trade and Director of the Kühne Center for Sustainable Trade and Logistics University Of Zurich ; Chief Economist and Director of the Economic Research and Statistics Division World Trade Organization

Gerard Padró i Miquel

Director of the Leitner Program in International and Comparative Political Economy and Professor of Economics and Political Science Yale University

Rohini Pande

Professor (Courtesy), Jackson School of Global Affairs; Henry J. Heinz II Professor of Economics and Director of the Economic Growth Center Yale University

Torsten Persson

Swedish Research Council Distinguished Professor at the Institute for International Economic Studies (IIES) Swedish Institute for Social Research (SOFI), Stockholm University

Thomas Piketty

Co-director, World Inequality Lab & World Inequality Database; Professor of Economics Paris School of Economics (PSE)

Jean-Philippe Platteau

Active Emeritus Professor of Economics University Of Namur

Dina Pomeranz

Assistant Professor University Of Zurich

Yingyi Qian

Professor in the School of Economics and Management and Distinguished Professor of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Tsinghua University

James J. O'Connor Professor of Managerial Economics & Decision Sciences at Kellogg MEDS Northwestern University

Hillel Rapoport

Professor Paris School of Economics (PSE) ; Professor University of Paris 1 Panthéon Sorbonne

Imran Rasul

Professor of Economics and Co-director of the James M. and Cathleen D. Stone Centre on Wealth Concentration, Inequality and the Economy University College London

Marta Reynal-Querol

ICREA Research Professor, Professor of Economics, Director of IPEG, Department of Economics and Business Pompeu Fabra University

James A. Robinson

The Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies University Professor University Of Chicago ; Fellow of the Institute of African Studies

Dani Rodrik

Ford Foundation Professor of International Political Economy at the John F. Kennedy School of Government Harvard University

Dominic Rohner

Co-Director of the Department of Economics and Professor of Economics HEC Lausanne

Gérard Roland

E. Morris Cox Professor of Economics and Professor of Political Science University of California, Berkeley

Christopher Roth

Senior Research Fellow Max Planck Institute For Research On Collective Goods ; Professor of Economics and Management University of Cologne

Paul Seabright

Professor of Economics Toulouse School Of Economics ; Professor of Economics and Fellow of All Souls College University Of Oxford

Sandra Sequeira

Associate Professor at the International Development Department London School Of Economics And Political Science

Tavneet Suri

Louis E. Seley Professor of Applied Economics at MIT Sloan School of Management Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Jakob Svensson

Director and Professor of Economics Institute For International Economic Studies (IIES), Stockholm University

Adam Szeidl

Professor in the Department of Economics and Business Central European University

Alessandro Tarozzi

Associate Professor (with tenure) in the Department of Economics and Business Barcelona School Of Economics ; Professor of Economics European University Institute ; Associate Professor (with tenure) Pompeu Fabra University

Silvana Tenreyro

External Monetary Policy Committee Member Bank Of England ; Professor London School Of Economics And Political Science

Michèle Tertilt

Professor of Economics University Of Mannheim

Andrea Tesei

Associate Professor of Economics Queen Mary University Of London

Edoardo Teso

Associate Professor of Managerial Economics and Decision Sciences at the Kellogg School of Management Northwestern University

Duncan Thomas

Norb F. Schaefer Distinguished Professor of International Studies and Professor of Economics, Global Health and Public Policy Duke University

Robert Townsend

Elizabeth and James Killian Professor of Economics Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Christopher Udry

Co-Director, Global Poverty Research Lab King Professor of Economics Northwestern University

Oliver Vanden Eynde

Research Fellow French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) ; Chaired Professor Paris School of Economics (PSE)

Anthony Venables

Research Director The Productivity Institute ; Professor of Economics University Of Manchester

Marcos Vera-Hernández

Professor of Economics at UCL Research Fellow at IFS Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS)

Eric Verhoogen

Founding Director and Current Co-Director of the Center for Development Economics and Policy and Professor in the Department of Economics and School of International and Public Affairs Columbia University

Pedro Vicente

Founder and Scientific Director, the Nova Africa Center for Business and Economic Development; Professor of Economics NOVA University Lisbon

Shang-Jin Wei

N.T. Wang Professor of Chinese Business and Economy, Professor of Finance and Economics at the Graduate School of Business and School of International and Public Affairs Columbia University

L Alan Winters

Professor of Economics University Of Sussex

Christopher Woodruff

Associate Professor of Economics University of Hong Kong

Cheng-Gang Xu

Visiting Professor in the Finance Department Imperial College London ; Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution Stanford University

David Yanagizawa-Drott

Professor of Development and Emerging Markets in the Department of Economics University Of Zurich

Noam Yuchtman

Professor of Managerial Economics and Strategy London School Of Economics And Political Science

Ekaterina Zhuravskaya

Professor of Economics Paris School of Economics (PSE)

Fabrizio Zilibotti

Fellow, Pauli Murray College; Tuntex Professor of International and Development Economics Yale University

Research Affiliates

Cevat Giray Aksoy

Associate Director of Research in the Office of the Chief Economist European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) ; Associate Professor of Economics King's College London

Alex Armand

Associate Professor of Economics NOVA University Lisbon ; Resident Member NOVAFRICA

Sebastian Axbard

Senior Lecturer of Economics Queen Mary University Of London ; Research Affiliate The Alan Turing Institute

Clare Balboni

Assistant Professor of Economics London School Of Economics And Political Science

Victoria Baranov

Associate Professor of Economics University Of Melbourne

Vittorio Bassi

Lead Academic, Uganda Country Team International Growth Centre ; Assistant Professor of Economics University of Hong Kong ; Assistant Professor of Economics University Of Southern California

Michal Bauer

Associate Professor of Economics Center for Economic Research and Graduate Education – Economics Institute ; Associate Professor of Economics Charles University

Ceren Baysan

Assistant Professor of Economics University Of Toronto

Samuel Bazzi

Professor, Department of Economics and School of Global Policy & Strategy University of California, San Diego

Lori Beaman

Assistant Professor of Economics Northwestern University

Lauren Falcao Bergquist

Assistant Professor of Economics and Global Affairs Yale University

Arthur Blouin

Associate Professor University Of Toronto

Joshua Blumenstock

Director, Data-Intensive Development Lab; Co-Director, Center for Effective Global Action; Chancellor’s Associate Professor University of California, Berkeley

Emily Breza

Assistant Professor, Economics Department Harvard University

Diogo Britto

Research Fellow at CLEAN - Baffi-Carefin Centre Bocconi University ; Senior Assistant Professor of Economics Senior Assistant Professor of Economics University of Milano Bicocca

J Michelle Brock

Associate Director, Senior Research Economist, Office of the Chief Economist European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)

• Anne Brockmeyer

Global Lead for Tax Data Analytics The World Bank ; Honorary Associate Professor University College London

Julia Cajal-Grossi

Rossella Calvi

Assistant Professor of Economics Rice University

Stefano Caria

Professor University Of Warwick

Katherine Casey

Senior Fellow, Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research; Associate Professor of Political Economy Stanford Graduate School Of Business

Emanuele Colonnelli

Associate Professor of Finance University Of Chicago

Jonathan de Quidt

Reader (Associate Professor) in Economics Queen Mary University Of London

Alexia Delfino

Assistant Professor, Department of Economics Bocconi University

Melissa Dell

Andrew E. Furer Professor of Economics Harvard University

Erika Deserranno

Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics Bocconi University ; Associate Professor (untenured) in the MEDS Department of the Kellogg School of Management Northwestern University

Rebecca Dizon-Ross

Associate Professor of Economics and Charles E. Merrill Faculty Scholar, Booth School of Business University Of Chicago

Kyle Emerick

Associate Professor of Economics Tufts University

Stefano Fiorin

Affiliate, Innocenzo Gasparini Institute for Economic Research (IGIER); Assistant Professor in the Ettore Bocconi Department of Economics Bocconi University

Simon Franklin

Associate Professor Queen Mary University Of London

Joseph Flavian Gomes

Assistant Professor IRES/LIDAM, UCLouvain

Leander Heldring

Assistant Professor in the Kellogg School of Management Northwestern University

• Jonas Hjort

Professor of Economics Columbia University

Solomon Hsiang

Schneider Professor of Public Policy University of California, Berkeley

Clément Imbert

Professor of Economics Professor of Economics (on leave) University Of Warwick

Kelsey Jack

Associate Professor of Environmental and Development Economics University Of California, Santa Barbara

Namrata Kala

Associate Professor in Applied Economics Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Vasily Korovkin

Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics and Business Pompeu Fabra University

Julien Labonne

Associate Professor in Economics and Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government University Of Oxford

Gianmarco Leon-Ciliotta

Affiliated Professor Barcelona School Of Economics ; Associate Professor at the Department of Economics and Business Pompeu Fabra University

Nicola Limodio

Assistant Professor of Finance Bocconi University

Assistant Professor of Economics University of California, San Diego

Elisa Macchi

Assistant Professor of Economics Brown University

Monica Martinez-Bravo

Associate Professor of Economics Center for Monetary and Financial Studies (CEMFI)

Benjamin Marx

Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics Boston University ; Associated Professor & Researcher in the Department of Economics Sciences Po Paris

Rachael Meager

Associate Professor University of New South Wales (UNSW)

Bryce Millett Steinberg

IJC Assistant Professor of Economics and International and Public Affairs Brown University

Melanie Morten

Associate Professor of Economics Stanford University

Joana Naritomi

Associate Professor London School Of Economics And Political Science

Invited Researcher Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) ; Assistant Professor Paris School of Economics (PSE)

Oyebola Okunogbe

Economist in the Development Research Group The World Bank

Associate Professor in Economics and Public Policy Blavatnik School of Government

Assistant Professor of Economics Uclouvain

Vincent Pons

Michael B. Kim Associate Professor of Business Administration Harvard Business School ; Faculty Research Fellow National Bureau Of Economic Research (NBER)

Jacopo Ponticelli

Associate Professor of Finance, Kellogg School of Management Northwestern University

Associate Professor Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance (EIEF)

Simon Quinn

Associate Professor Imperial College London, Business School

Assistant Professor at the Aix-Marseille School of Economics Aix-marseille University

Pauline Rossi

Associate Professor École Nationale de la Statistique et de l'Administration Économique

Nicholas Ryan

Assistant Professor of Economics Yale University

Frank Schilbach

Associate Professor of Economics Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Yogita Shamdasani

Assistant Professor of Economics National University Of Singapore

Andreas Stegmann

Invited Researcher at J-PAL Affiliated Researcher, Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE); Associate Professor in the Department of Economics University Of Warwick

Gabriel Ulyssea

Associate Professor University College London

Alessandra Voena

Professor of Economics University Of Chicago

Christoph Walsh

Assistant Professor Tilburg University

Jonathan Weigel

Assistant Professor at the Haas School of Business University of California, Berkeley

Jack Willis

Assistant Professor Columbia University

Upcoming events

23rd summer school in international and development economics.

3 Sep 2024 - 6 Sep 2024 in Gargonza, Italy

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Dp19373 broken relationships: de-risking by correspondent banks and international trade.

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DP19344 The Impact of Secondary School Subsidies on Career Trajectories in a Dual Labor Market: Experimental Evidence from Ghana

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• Elizabeth Spelke

DP19332 The Effect of Foreign Aid on Migration

• Andreas Fuchs
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Development economics, lecture 1: introduction to development economics.

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130 Excellent Economics Research Topics To Consider

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List of the Best Economics Research Paper Topics

You may think that it is easy to choose a research topic for your economics research paper. But actually, it is not. As economics is a complex and broad subject, choosing a perfect research topic from it is a daunting task.

If you are asked to write an economics research paper or essay, then you can prefer to choose a topic from economics research areas such as macroeconomics, microeconomics, behavioral economics, agricultural economics, development economics, financial economics, and so on.

Here, we have sorted different categories of economics topics and have recommended a list of excellent economics research topic ideas for you to consider. Go through the entire list and pick a topic that is ideal for writing academic papers as per your instructor’s requirements.

Agricultural Economics Research Topics

• Farmer’s contribution to agricultural social capital.
• Agricultural economics and agribusiness.
• An analysis of economic efficiency in agriculture.
• Agricultural and resource economics.
• Agricultural economics and environmental considerations of biofuels.
• Analysis of food security and poverty status among households in Ehime Mbano
• Role of bank loans and credit facility in financing Nigerian agriculture sector: a case study of Nigeria agricultural cooperative and rural development bank
• Evaluation of the impact of micro-finance banks on the South African agriculture sector
• How poultry farming is becoming a veritable tool for the economic empowerment of South Africa?
• Critical analysis of the problems and prospects of agriculture financing in rural India

Behavioral Economics Research Paper Topics

• What does the economy of trust mean?
• How does the brain change when a person is striking a great deal?
• The impact of economic stability on the social life of a person
• The buying capacity and gender
• How does race relate to economic power?
• Big data and its implications for behavioral economics
• The impact of behavioral finance on investment decisions.
• Cognitive and behavioral theories in economics.
• Behavior implications of wealth and inequality.
• Using behavioral economics to help in reducing substance abuse

Development Economics Research Topics

• The relation between development and incentive for migration.
• The economic consequences of population growth in developing countries.
• The determinants of high-performing institutions in emerging economies
• The impact of globalization on income distribution in emerging economies
• The problems of tax and taxation in connection with economic growth.
• The economic impact of terrorism on developing markets.
• Investigate the relationship between family planning, labor force, and income fluctuations.
• The impact of natural disasters on the economy and political stability of emerging markets.
• Budgeting and decision-making by low-income earners in emerging economics
• The impact of multinational commodity trading through the development of economic perspective.
• Compare and contrast the impact of demand-pull inflation and cost-push inflation on a country’s economy
• Discuss the impact of multinational commodity trading through the perspective of development economics
• Discuss the concepts of mercantilism, linear stages of growth model, economic nationalism, and structural-change theory
• Investigate the relationship between unemployment and fluctuations in national income
• Compare and contrast the economic patterns of villages across Papua New Guinea

Environmental Economics Research Paper Topics

• Explain the energy markets’ economic potential.
• How does global warming affect economic growth?
• How technological advancement leads to economic growth
• Evolution of economic institutions concerning climate change
• Cost-benefit analysis of the regulation of the environment
• The economic perspectives of the distribution of natural resources across boundaries
• The relationship between financial subsidies and the generation of eco-friendly products
• Detailed analysis of the European Union Emission Trading System
• Why it’s important to analyze the economics of clean drinking water
• How wildlife protection affects the economy

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Financial Economics Research Topics

• Risk-taking by mutual funds as a response to incentives.
• Financial economics for infrastructure and fiscal policy.
• Managerial economics and financial accounting as a basis for business
• The analysis of the global financial crisis of 2020
• Stock market overreaction.

Health Economics Research Ideas

• How do chronic diseases affect the workforce and the economy?
• How can public hospitals optimize their revenue collection?
• The economics of the pharmaceutical industry
• How an unhealthy country translates into a poor country
• Is the world’s hunger affected by economics?
• How does perfect competition work in the pharmaceutical world?
• How does an infectious disease outbreak affect the economy?
• Is health insurance important?
• How is the economy affected by a smoking ban?

Research Paper Topics on International Trade

• What are the gains and losses of international trade for developing countries?
• The importance of international trade in developing countries
• The relationship between economic growth and international trade
• The impact of Brexit on small and middle businesses in the UK
• To what extent does a currency union affect trade?
• The roles of exchange rate and exchange rate regime in the US export.
• To what extent are the gains of less developed countries from trade liberalization exaggerated?
• Foreign direct investment in the United States: Determinants and impact
• The relationship between foreign direct investment and wages
• The effects of the banana crisis on the Jamaican and British economies

Macroeconomics Research Topics

• Global recession and factors that contribute to it.
• The relationship between Internet connectivity and productivity in the workplace.
• The relationship between economic growth and unemployment in your country.
• Income Dynamics and demographic economics.
• What should our government do to minimize the risks of future default?
• The connection between politics and economics.
• The world problems through macroeconomic analysis .
• US Market Liquidity and Macroeconomics.
• The structure, history, and activities of the World Bank.
• Economics of education in developing markets.
• Public policies and socio-economic disparities.
• Banks and their role in the economy.
• Problems and possible solutions for Japan macroeconomics.
• State regulation of the economy in foreign countries: main models of regulation.
• The effect of currency devaluation on small and medium firms
• A comparison of the United States unemployment to the rest of the world
• The relationship between common stock prices and inflation in your country.
• Macroeconomics and self-correction of the economy.
• Analysis of Africa’s macroeconomics and its performance.
• The implications of Internet banking on bank profitability.

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Microeconomics Research Topics

• Explain how competition influences the price.
• Opportunity costs explained from a microeconomics perspective
• Inflation sources and consequences explained
• The impact of demonetization on small and medium businesses
• The connection between the minimum wage and market equilibrium.
• Perfect competition in microeconomics
• Theories in microeconomics
• The effect of labor force participation on the economy and budget
• Economic inequality as a result of globalization.
• Explain the balance between supply and demand in microeconomics
• Dynamics of the Gini index as a reflection of the problem of inequality in income
• Privatization of Public Enterprises and its implications on economic policy and development
• How does the stock market work?
• The impact of game theory on economic development.
• The changes in oil prices: causes and solutions.
• Marketing uses in microeconomics.
• The economic explanation of political dishonesty.
• How company mergers and dissolutions impact the economy
• The role of tax collection agencies in microeconomics
• Different microeconomic models and how they face the effect of industry conditions

A Few More Microeconomics Research Ideas

• How exactly does Uber fit into the economy of trust?
• How does a person’s brain alter when they hit a big deal?
• missing practical human insights from big data and how this affects the economy.
• explaining how supply and demand are balanced in microeconomics
• Changes in economic institutions with regard to climate change
• Effects of greenhouses on economic growth
• Effects of climate change on economic growth
• Analysis of the European Union Emission Trading System in great detail
• Is resource management for waste scarce? A microeconomics explanation of opportunity costs
• Effects of wildlife protection on the economy

Interesting Economics Research Topics

• What role does entrepreneurship play in economic development?
• How do automation and artificial intelligence affect the labor market?
• Discuss the Economics of healthcare systems and policies in developing countries.
• Explain the effects of trade agreements on income distribution.
• How does foreign aid affect economic development?
• Explain the impact of monetary policy on financial markets and inflation.
• Discuss the effects of income inequality on social mobility.
• How does tax reform impact business investment?
• Explain the role of microfinance in alleviating poverty.
• How does behavioral economics impact personal savings habits?

From the list of economics research topics recommended in this blog, choose any topic of your choice and craft a top-quality research paper or essay. It is not necessary that you need to use the suggested topic as it is, you can also modify the research topic and write your academic paper. In case, you are unsure how to select the right topic and write a persuasive economics research paper, get in touch with us immediately.

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Economics is a vast and fascinating field that explores how individuals, businesses, and governments make decisions about the allocation of resources. As such, it provides a wealth of research opportunities for those interested in understanding and analyzing the complexities of modern society. From macroeconomic issues such as globalization and monetary policy, to microeconomic topics such as consumer behavior and market competition, there are numerous research topics that economists can investigate. In this post, we will explore some of the most interesting and relevant economics research topics that are shaping our world today.

Economics Research Topics

Economics Research Topics are as follows:

• The impact of technological change on income inequality.
• An analysis of the relationship between exchange rates and foreign direct investment.
• The effects of tax incentives on small business growth and development.
• The determinants of economic growth in developing countries.
• The impact of globalization on economic growth and development.
• An analysis of the effects of the minimum wage on employment and poverty.
• The role of central banks in managing inflation and economic stability.
• An investigation into the factors influencing consumer behavior and spending.
• An analysis of the impact of trade liberalization on economic growth.
• The effects of income inequality on social welfare and economic stability.
• The role of international trade in economic development.
• An investigation into the relationship between education and economic growth.
• An analysis of the effects of corruption on economic growth and development.
• The impact of the gig economy on employment and wages.
• An investigation into the causes and consequences of financial crises.
• The role of innovation in economic growth and development.
• An analysis of the impact of government spending on economic growth.
• The effects of globalization on the environment.
• The impact of climate change on economic growth and development.
• An investigation into the determinants of poverty and inequality.
• The role of entrepreneurship in economic growth and development.
• An analysis of the effects of monetary policy on economic growth and stability.
• The impact of immigration on labor markets and economic growth.
• An investigation into the factors influencing international trade flows.
• An analysis of the effects of foreign aid on economic development.
• The role of financial intermediaries in economic development.
• An investigation into the causes and consequences of income inequality.
• The impact of trade agreements on economic growth and development.
• An analysis of the effects of government regulation on business and economic growth.
• The role of technology transfer in economic development.
• An investigation into the effects of economic sanctions on trade and economic growth.
• The impact of population growth on economic development.
• An analysis of the effects of infrastructure investment on economic growth.
• The role of natural resources in economic development.
• An investigation into the effects of labor market policies on economic growth and employment.
• The impact of financial innovation on economic growth and stability.
• An analysis of the effects of income tax policy on economic growth and income distribution.
• The role of social capital in economic development.
• An investigation into the impact of economic policies on international trade.
• The effects of financial liberalization on economic growth and stability.
• The impact of urbanization on economic development.
• An analysis of the effects of international migration on labor markets and economic growth.
• The role of institutions in economic development.
• An investigation into the effects of exchange rate volatility on international trade.
• The impact of demographic change on economic growth and development.
• An analysis of the effects of government debt on economic growth and stability.
• The role of foreign investment in economic development.
• An investigation into the effects of labor market flexibility on economic growth and employment.
• The impact of intellectual property rights on innovation and economic growth.
• An analysis of the effects of economic inequality on social mobility and economic growth.
• The impact of COVID-19 on the global economy.
• The role of financial markets in economic growth.
• The effectiveness of monetary policy in stabilizing the economy.
• The relationship between income inequality and economic growth.
• The impact of government regulations on business activity.
• The role of technology in shaping the future of the economy.
• The effect of globalization on the labor market.
• The impact of trade policy on economic growth.
• The relationship between education and economic growth.
• The effectiveness of fiscal policy in stimulating economic growth.
• The impact of immigration on the labor market.
• The effect of tax policy on economic growth.
• The role of entrepreneurship in economic development.
• The impact of environmental regulations on economic growth.
• The effect of international capital flows on the economy.
• The relationship between innovation and economic growth.
• The impact of demographic changes on the economy.
• The role of infrastructure investment in economic growth.
• The effect of monetary policy on income inequality.
• The impact of government debt on economic growth.
• The relationship between corruption and economic growth.
• The effect of globalization on income inequality.
• The impact of education on income inequality.
• The role of social welfare programs in reducing poverty.
• The effect of minimum wage laws on the labor market.
• The impact of health care policy on economic growth.
• The relationship between energy prices and economic growth.
• The effect of government subsidies on business activity.
• The impact of exchange rate fluctuations on trade.
• The role of financial innovation in economic development.
• The effect of social media on consumer behavior.
• The impact of consumer confidence on economic growth.
• The relationship between economic growth and political stability.
• The effect of demographic changes on income inequality.
• The impact of government spending on economic growth.
• The role of labor unions in the labor market.
• The effect of natural disasters on the economy.
• The relationship between economic growth and environmental sustainability.
• The effect of corporate social responsibility on business activity.
• The impact of intellectual property rights on innovation.
• The effect of cultural differences on business activity.
• The impact of financial crises on the economy.
• The relationship between economic growth and health outcomes.
• The effect of government corruption on economic growth.
• The impact of demographic changes on the labor market.
• The effect of foreign aid on economic growth.
• The impact of technological change on the labor market.
• The effect of monetary policy on income distribution.
• The impact of trade agreements on economic growth
• The effect of corruption on economic development
• The relationship between financial development and economic growth
• The impact of foreign aid on economic growth in developing countries
• The role of innovation in promoting economic growth
• The impact of globalization on income inequality
• The relationship between inflation and economic growth
• The role of natural resources in economic development
• The impact of government expenditure on economic growth
• The relationship between income distribution and economic growth
• The impact of monetary policy on economic growth
• The role of education in promoting economic growth
• The impact of entrepreneurship on economic development
• The relationship between taxation and economic growth
• The impact of infrastructure on economic growth
• The role of international trade in economic development
• The impact of fiscal policy on economic growth
• The relationship between financial liberalization and economic growth
• The impact of economic integration on economic growth
• The role of institutions in promoting economic development
• The impact of foreign direct investment on economic growth
• The relationship between inequality and economic growth
• The impact of social welfare programs on economic growth
• The role of technology in promoting economic growth
• The impact of political instability on economic growth
• The relationship between corruption and economic growth
• The impact of labor market policies on economic growth
• The role of human capital in promoting economic development
• The impact of health care on economic growth
• The relationship between exchange rates and economic growth
• The impact of foreign trade on income distribution
• The role of entrepreneurship in economic development
• The impact of environmental policies on economic growth
• The relationship between foreign aid and poverty reduction
• The impact of financial sector reforms on economic growth
• The role of social capital in promoting economic development
• The impact of regional integration on economic growth
• The relationship between public investment and economic growth
• The impact of monetary policy on income distribution
• The role of international migration in economic development
• The impact of labor market flexibility on economic growth
• The relationship between trade and technology transfer
• The impact of institutional quality on economic growth
• The role of financial sector development in promoting economic growth
• The impact of regional inequality on economic growth
• The relationship between education and poverty reduction
• The impact of foreign debt on economic growth
• The role of social protection in promoting economic development
• The impact of energy policies on economic growth
• The relationship between foreign trade and environmental sustainability
• The impact of international trade on income inequality.
• The relationship between public debt and economic growth.
• The effect of tax policy on international capital flows.
• The impact of government subsidies on technological innovation.
• The role of financial development in reducing poverty.
• The effect of regulation on market structure.
• The impact of globalization on financial stability.
• The relationship between financial development and income inequality.
• The effect of fiscal policy on long-term economic growth.
• The impact of financial frictions on business cycles.
• The role of international capital flows in financial crises.
• The effect of natural resource abundance on economic growth.
• The impact of fiscal decentralization on economic growth.
• The relationship between institutions and economic growth.
• The effect of financial innovation on market efficiency.
• The impact of international migration on the labor market.
• The role of corporate governance in firm performance.
• The effect of monetary policy on the housing market.
• The impact of environmental policy on the energy sector.
• The effect of competition policy on market outcomes.
• The impact of technology adoption on productivity.
• The effect of regulation on consumer welfare.
• The impact of trade policy on export performance.
• The relationship between social capital and economic growth.
• The effect of labor market institutions on the gender wage gap.
• The impact of financial liberalization on economic growth.
• The role of human capital in technological innovation.
• The effect of trade openness on innovation.
• The impact of natural disasters on economic growth.
• The relationship between inequality and economic growth.
• The effect of exchange rate volatility on international trade.
• The impact of banking regulation on financial stability.
• The role of venture capital in financing innovation.
• The effect of regional trade agreements on economic growth.
• The impact of financial development on economic growth in emerging markets.
• The relationship between government spending and economic growth.
• The effect of monetary policy on credit markets.
• The impact of innovation on firm performance.
• The role of social networks in job search and labor market outcomes.
• The effect of international capital flows on income inequality.
• The impact of natural resource dependence on political instability.
• The relationship between financial development and income mobility.
• The effect of tax competition on fiscal policy.
• The impact of labor market institutions on unemployment.
• The role of infrastructure investment in economic development.
• The effect of monetary policy on financial market volatility.
• The impact of fiscal policy on income redistribution.
• The role of digital currencies in the future of finance.
• The effects of the gig economy on labor markets.
• The impact of artificial intelligence on economic growth.
• The relationship between climate change and economic growth.
• The role of blockchain technology in supply chain management.
• The effects of automation on the labor market.
• The impact of E-commerce on traditional retail industries.
• The relationship between social media and consumer behavior.
• The role of data analytics in business decision-making.
• The effects of globalization on income inequality.
• The impact of digital platforms on the sharing economy.
• The relationship between education and economic growth in the digital age.
• The role of fintech in financial inclusion.
• The effects of trade policies on global supply chains.
• The impact of corporate social responsibility on business performance.
• The relationship between immigration and economic growth.
• The role of venture capital in stimulating innovation and economic growth.
• The effects of the circular economy on sustainable development.
• The impact of cybersecurity threats on the global economy.
• The relationship between gender inequality and economic growth.
• The role of green finance in promoting sustainable development.
• The effects of automation on income inequality.
• The impact of the sharing economy on traditional business models.
• The relationship between human capital and economic growth.
• The role of technology transfer in international trade.
• The effects of regulatory frameworks on innovation.
• The impact of government policies on the growth of start-up companies.
• The role of venture philanthropy in social entrepreneurship.
• The effects of digital disruption on the financial services industry.
• The impact of the circular economy on job creation.
• The relationship between health outcomes and economic growth.
• The role of impact investing in social and environmental sustainability.
• The effects of trade agreements on the global economy.
• The impact of entrepreneurship on economic growth.
• The relationship between innovation and income inequality.
• The role of corporate governance in sustainable business practices.
• The effects of immigration policies on labor market outcomes.
• The impact of international capital flows on economic development.
• The relationship between corporate social responsibility and financial performance.
• The role of innovation clusters in regional economic development.
• The effects of digitalization on productivity.
• The impact of the sharing economy on urban development.
• The relationship between social entrepreneurship and economic growth.
• The role of government policies in promoting sustainable development.
• The effects of demographic changes on the economy.
• The impact of digitalization on economic development in developing countries.
• The relationship between consumer behavior and sustainability.
• The role of private equity in stimulating economic growth.
• The impact of government spending on economic growth
• The effects of minimum wage laws on employment and poverty rates
• The role of government subsidies in promoting renewable energy adoption
• The impact of trade liberalization on economic growth and income inequality
• The effectiveness of monetary policy in managing inflation and unemployment
• The determinants of foreign direct investment flows in emerging markets
• The role of financial markets in economic development
• The impact of globalization on the labor market
• The effects of tax policies on economic growth and income distribution
• The role of human capital in economic growth and development
• The economics of climate change and the environment
• The effects of population aging on economic growth and social welfare
• The impact of social safety net programs on poverty reduction
• The effects of corruption on economic development and political stability
• The impact of technological innovation on labor market outcomes
• The economics of healthcare policy and healthcare markets
• The determinants of entrepreneurship and small business success
• The effects of income inequality on economic growth and social welfare
• The economics of urbanization and regional development
• The role of foreign aid in promoting economic development
• The impact of fiscal policy on economic growth and government debt
• The effects of financial regulation on economic stability and growth
• The economics of education policy and school choice
• The determinants of consumer behavior and market outcomes
• The role of multinational corporations in the global economy
• The effects of immigration on labor markets and economic growth
• The impact of monetary policy on financial markets and stability
• The economics of natural resource management and conservation
• The determinants of industrial competitiveness and productivity
• The effects of trade policies on economic growth and regional integration
• The role of institutional quality in economic development
• The impact of technological change on income inequality
• The economics of innovation and intellectual property rights
• The effects of financial globalization on emerging markets
• The role of infrastructure investment in promoting economic development
• The impact of exchange rate policies on international trade and investment
• The determinants of consumer credit and debt behavior
• The effects of social media and online platforms on market competition
• The role of international organizations in global economic governance
• The impact of natural disasters on economic development and poverty
• The economics of gender inequality and discrimination
• The effects of government regulation on business behavior and market outcomes
• The role of behavioral economics in understanding market behavior
• The impact of public investment on economic growth and social welfare
• The determinants of household saving and investment behavior
• The economics of renewable energy and clean technology adoption
• The effects of economic sanctions on international trade and investment
• The role of information and communication technologies in economic development
• The impact of globalization on income distribution and poverty
• The economics of international migration and remittances.
• The effects of income inequality on economic development
• An analysis of the efficiency of market structures in different industries
• The role of technology in economic growth and development
• The impact of international trade on economic development
• An investigation into the determinants of inflation
• The effects of labor market regulations on employment and productivity
• An analysis of the relationship between economic growth and environmental sustainability
• The role of institutions in economic development
• The impact of foreign aid on economic development
• The effects of taxation on economic growth
• An investigation into the factors that contribute to economic fluctuations
• The effects of globalization on income distribution
• The impact of education on economic growth and development
• The role of infrastructure in economic development
• The effects of trade liberalization on economic growth
• An analysis of the impact of exchange rates on trade and investment
• The relationship between innovation and economic growth
• The impact of government policies on the agricultural sector
• The effects of corruption on economic development
• An investigation into the effects of demographic changes on economic growth
• The impact of financial crisis on economic growth
• The effects of foreign direct investment on economic growth
• An analysis of the effects of natural resources on economic development
• The impact of healthcare on economic growth
• The effects of international migration on the economy
• The relationship between poverty and economic development
• The role of infrastructure in promoting economic growth
• An investigation into the effects of regional economic integration
• The impact of foreign trade on economic development
• The effects of government regulation on economic growth
• An analysis of the role of technology in improving economic efficiency
• The impact of population growth on economic development
• The effects of government spending on income inequality
• The role of the financial system in economic growth
• The impact of energy policies on economic development
• An investigation into the effects of intellectual property rights on economic growth
• The effects of trade on labor markets
• The role of social capital in economic development
• The effects of regional inequality on economic development
• An analysis of the impact of financial market development on economic growth
• The impact of international trade on technological progress
• The effects of financial regulation on economic growth
• The role of institutions in promoting entrepreneurship
• The impact of healthcare policies on economic growth
• An investigation into the effects of income redistribution on economic growth.

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134 Economics Thesis Topics: Ideas for Outstanding Writing

Writing a thesis is not an easy task. For most of the students, it can be even intimidating, especially when you do not know where to start your research.

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Or why not both!

Here are some questions you can ask when deciding what topic to choose:

• What has already been written on this topic?
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The best way to understand what type of research you have to do is to write a thesis proposal. You will most probably be required to submit it anyway. Your thesis supervisor will examine your ideas, methods, list of secondary and primary sources. At some universities, the proposal will be graded.

After you get the initial feedback, you will have a clear idea of what to adjust before writing your thesis. Only then, you’ll be able to start.

🔥 Supreme Economics Thesis Topics List

• Fast fashion in India.
• The UK housing prices.
• Brexit and European trade.
• Behavioral economics.
• Healthcare macroeconomics.
• COVID-19’s economic impact.
• Global gender wage gap.
• Commodity dependence in Africa.
• International trade – developing countries.
• Climate change and business development.

👍 Economics Bachelor’s Thesis Topics

At the U.S. Universities, an undergraduate thesis is very uncommon. However, it depends on the Department Policy.

The biggest challenge with the Bachelor’s Thesis in economics concerns its originality. Even though you are not required to conduct entirely unique research, you have to lack redundant ideas.

You can easily avoid making this mistake by simply choosing one of these topics. Also, consider visiting IvyPanda essays database. It’s a perfect palce to conduct a brainstorming session and come up with fresh ideas for a paper, as well as get tons of inspiration.

• The impact of the oil industry on the economic development of Nigeria. The oil industry is vital for the economic development of Nigeria. In this thesis, students can discuss the notion of the resource curse. Analyze the reasons why general people are not benefiting from the oil industry. Why did it produce very little change in the social and economic growth of the country?
• Sports Marketing and Advertising: the impact it has on the consumers.
• Economic opportunities and challenges of investing in Kenya .
• Economic Development in the Tourism Industry in Africa. Since the early 1990s, tourism significantly contributed to the economic growth of African countries. In this thesis, students can talk about the characteristics of the tourist sector in Africa. Or elaborate on specific countries and how their national development plans look like.
• Globalization and its significance to business worldwide .
• Economic risks connected to investing in Turkey .
• The decline in employment rates as the biggest American economy challenge .
• The economics of alcohol abuse problems. In this thesis, students can develop several essential issues. First, they can examine how poverty is connected to alcohol abuse. Second, they can see the link between alcohol consumption and productivity. To sum up, students can elaborate on the economic costs of alcohol abuse.
• Causes and solutions for unemployment in Great Britain.
• Parallel perspective on Global Economic Order: China and America. This thesis can bring a comparative analysis of the economies to a new level. China and The US are the world’s two largest economies. These two countries have a significant impact on the global economic order. So, looking at the set of institutions, policies, rules can be constructive.
• The new international economic order after COVID-19
• Financial stability of the banking sector in China.
• New Electronic Payment Services in Russia.
• The influence of culture on different entrepreneurial behaviors.
• The impact of natural cultural practices on entrepreneurial activity.
• The relationships between national culture and individual behavior.
• The main reasons for salary inequalities in different parts of the U.S.

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Student life can be fascinating, but it comes with its challenges. One of which is selecting your Master’s thesis topic.

Here is a list of topics for a Master’s thesis in economics. Are you pursuing MPhil in Economics and writing a thesis? Use the following ideas as an inspiration for that. They can also be helpful if you are working on a Master’s thesis in financial economics.

• The impact of visual aid in teaching home economics.
• The effect of income changes in consumer behaviors in America.
• Forces behind socio-economic inequalities in the United States. This thesis can explore three critical factors for socio-economic differences in the United States. In the past 30 years, social disparities increased in the United States. Some of the main reasons are technology, trade, and institutions.
• The relationships between economic growth and international development.
• Technological innovations and their influence on green and environmental products.
• The economics of non-solar renewable energy .

• The economic consequences of terrorism . Terrorism not only takes away lives and destroys property but also widely affects the economy. It creates uncertainty in the market, increases insurance claims, slows down investment projects, and tourism. This thesis can address all of the ways in which terrorism can affect economies.
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) implementation in the Oil and Gas Industry in Africa.
• Use of incentives in behavioral economics.
• Economic opportunities and challenges of sustainable communities .
• Economics of nuclear power plants.
• Aid and financial help for emerging markets. This topic is very versatile. Students can look at both the positive and the adverse effects that funding has on the development. There are plenty of excellent examples. Besides, some theories call international help a form of neocolonialism.
• Multinational firms impact on economic growth in America .
• The effect of natural disasters on economic development in Asia.
• The influence of globalization on emerging markets and economic development.

📑 More Economics Thesis Topics: Theme

For some students, it makes more sense to center their search around a certain subject. Sometimes you have an econ area that interests you. You may have an idea about what you want to write, but you did not decide what it will be.

If that’s the case with you, then these economics thesis topics ideas are for you.

• An analysis of the energy market in Russia.
• The impact of game theory on economic development.
• The connection between minimum wage and market equilibrium.
• Gender differences in the labor market in the United States. This topic can shed light on gender differences in the labor market in the United States. In the past years, the overall inequality in labor in the markets decreased. However, there is still a lot of work that can be done.
• Economic reasons that influence the prices of oil .
• Relationship between the Lorenz curve and the Gini coefficient.
• Challenges of small businesses in the market economy.
• The changes in oil prices: causes and solutions . Universal economic principles do not always apply to the sale and purchase of the oil. The same happens with its cost. In the thesis, talk about what affects the prices. What are the solutions that can be implemented?
• The economic analysis of the impact of immigration on the American economy.

• Economic inequality as a result of globalization . Economic inequality becomes even more apparent on the global level. There is a common belief that globalization is the cause of that. Discuss what can be the solutions to these problems. This topic is vital to minimize the gap between the rich and the poor.
• The economic explanation of political dishonesty .
• Effect of Increasing Interest rates costs in Africa .
• The connection between game theory and microeconomics.
• Marketing uses in microeconomics.
• Financial liability in human-made environmental disasters.
• Banks and their role in the economy. Banks are crucial elements of any economy, and this topic covers why. You can explain how banks allow the goods and services to be exchanged. Talk about why banks are so essential for economic growth and stability.
• Inflation in the US and ways to reduce its impact.
• The connection between politics and economics.
• Income Dynamics and demographic economics.
• US Market Liquidity and macroeconomics.
• Macroeconomics and self-correction of the economy .
• The American economy, monetary policy, and monopolies .
• The importance of control in macroeconomics. One of the central topics in macroeconomics is grouped around the issue of control. It is quite reasonable that control over money and resources should become a topic of discussion.
• Analysis of Africa’s macroeconomics and its performance.
• Economics of education in developing markets.
• Problems and possible solutions for Japan macroeconomics .
• Comparative analysis of British macroeconomics concerning the US .
• Public policies and socio-economic disparities.
• The world problems through macroeconomic analysis. Indeed, macroeconomics is very complicated. There are many influences, details, and intricacies in it. However, it allows economists to use this complex set of tools to examine the world’s leading problems today.

• The connection between employment interest and money.

🤔 Development Economics

• Economics of development . This topic is very rich in content. First, explain what it is. Then pay particular attention to domestic and international policies that affect development, income distribution, and economic growth.
• The relation between development and incentive for migration.
• The impact of natural disasters on the economy and political stability of emerging markets.
• The economic consequences of population growth in developing countries.
• The role of industrialization in developing countries . The industrialization has been connected with the development. It promotes capital formation and catalyzes economic growth in emerging markets. In this thesis, you can talk about this correlation.
• Latin American economic development.
• Gender inequality and socio-economic development .
• Problems of tax and taxation in connection with economic growth.
• The economic impact of terrorism on developing markets.
• Religious decline as a key to economic development. Not everyone knows, but a lot of research has been done in the past years on the topic. It argues that decreased religious activity is connected with increased economic growth. This topic is quite controversial. Students who decide to write about it should be extra careful and polite.

👨‍💼 Behavioral Economics

• Risk Preferences in Rural South Africa.
• Behavioral Economics and Finance .
• Applied behavioral economics in marketing strategies. If you want to focus your attention on marketing, this topic is for you. Behavioral economics provides a peculiar lens to look at marketing strategies. It allows marketers to identify common behaviors and adapt their marketing strategies.
• The impact of behavioral finance on investment decisions.
• Behavioral Economics in Child Nutrition Programs in North Texas.
• Guidelines for Behavioral Economics in Healthcare Sector.
• Cognitive and behavioral theories in economics .
• Cross-cultural consumer behavior and marketing communication. Consumers are not only affected by personal characteristics, but also by the culture they are living in. This topic focuses on the extent it should determine marketing strategy and communication.
• Behavior implications of wealth and inequality.

• Optimism and pessimism for future behavior.

💼 Financial Economics

• Financial Economics for Infrastructure and Fiscal Policy .
• The use of the economic concept of human capital. Students can focus on the dichotomy between human and nonhuman capital. Many economists believe that human capital is the most crucial of all. Some approach this issue differently. Therefore, students should do their research and find where they stand on this issue.
• The analysis of the global financial crisis of 2020s. Share your thoughts, predictions, ideas. Analyze the economic situation that affects almost everyone in the world. This thesis topic will be fresh and original. It can help to start a good and fruitful conversation.
• The big data economic challenges for Volvo car.
• The connection between finance, economics, and accounting.
• Financial economics: Banks competition in the UK .
• Risk-Taking by mutual funds as a response to incentives.
• Managerial economics and financial accounting as a basis for business decisions.
• Stock market overreaction.

🌱 Agricultural Economics

• Agricultural economics and agribusiness.
• The vulnerability of agricultural business in African countries.
• Agricultural economics and environmental considerations of biofuels .
• Farmer’s contribution to agricultural social capital.
• Agricultural and resource economics. Agricultural and resource economics plays a huge role in development. They are subdivided into four main characteristics which in this topic, students can talk about: – mineral and energy resources; – soil resources, water resources; – biological resources. One or even all of them can be a focus of the thesis.
• Water as an economic good in irrigated agriculture.
• Agriculture in the economic development of Iran.
• The US Agricultural Food Policy and Production .
• Pesticides usage on agricultural products in California.

• An analysis of economic efficiency in agriculture. A lot of research has been done on the question of economic efficiency in agriculture. However, it does not mean there is no place for your study. You have to read a lot of secondary sources to see where your arguments can fit.

🤝‍Economic Sociology

• Theory, approach, and method in economics sociology.
• Economic sociology of capitalism. While economists believe in the positive effect capitalism has on the economy, the social effect is quite different. The “economic” part of the issue has been studied a lot. However, the sociology of it has been not. This thesis can be very intriguing to read.
• Political Economy and Economic Sociology.
• Gender and economic sociology .
• Progress, sociology, and economics.
• Data analysis in economics, sociology, environment .
• Economic sociology as a way to understand the human mind.
• Economic sociology of money.
• Economics, sociology, and psychology of security.
• Major principles of economic sociology. In the past decade, economic sociology became an increasingly popular field. Mainly due to it giving a new view on economics, human mind, and behavior. Besides, it explores relationships between politics, law, culture, and gender.

📚 The List of Ph.D. Topics in Economics

If you decide to go to grad school to do your Masters, you will likely end up getting a Ph.D. as well. So, with this plan in mind, think about a field that interests you enough during your Masters. Working with the same topic for both graduate degrees is easier and more effective.

This list of Ph.D. Topics in Economics can help you identify the areas you can work on.

• Occupational injuries in Pakistan and its effect on the economy. Injuries are the leading cause of the global burden of disability. Globally, Pakistan was ranked 9th populated country with a large number of unskilled workers. In this dissertation, consider the link between occupational injuries and their effects on the economy.
• The study of the Philippines’ economic development.

• Financial derivatives and climate change .
• Econometric Analysis of Financial Markets.
• Islamic Banking and Financial Markets .
• Health economics and policy in the UK.
• Health insurance: rationale and economic justification. In this dissertation, students can find different ways to explain and justify health insurance. Starting to philosophical to purely economic grounds. In the past years, there was a lot of discussion regarding the healthcare system for all. What are some of the economic benefits of that?
• Colombian economy, economic growth, and inequality.
• Benefits of mergers and acquisitions in agribusiness.
• Methods to measure financial risks when investing in Africa.
• The significance of financial economics in understanding the relationship between a country’s GDP and NDP.
• Network effects in cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrencies are not new anymore. However, it is still an original subject for a dissertation. Students can decide to choose several crypto coins and evaluate the importance of the network effect. This effect is particularly significant for Bitcoin. Explain why.
• The comparison of the Chinese growth model with the American growth model.
• An economic justification versus political expediency.
• Pollution Externalities Role in Management Economics .

📝 How to Select an Economics Thesis Topic

As your academic journey is coming to an end, it’s time to pick the right topic for your thesis. The whole academic life you were preparing to undertake this challenge.

Here is the list of six points that will help you to select an economics thesis topic:

• Make sure it is something you are genuinely interested in. It is incredibly challenging to write something engaging if you are not interested in the topic. So, choose wisely and chose what excites you.
• Draw inspiration from the previous student’s projects. A great place to start is by looking at what the previous students wrote. You can find some fresh ideas and a general direction.
• Ask your thesis advisor for his feedback. Most probably, your thesis advisor supervised many students before. They can be a great help too because they know how to assess papers. Before meeting with your professor, do some basic research, and understand what topic is about.
• Be original, but not too much. You do not want to spend your time writing about a project that many people wrote about. Your readers will not be interested in reading it, but your professors as well. However, make sure you do not pick anything too obscure. It will leave you with no secondary sources.
• Choose a narrow and specific topic. Not only will it allow you to be more original, but also to master a topic. When the issue is too broad, there is just too much information to cover in one thesis.
• Go interdisciplinary. If you find yourself interested in history, philosophy, or any other related topic, it can help you write an exceptional thesis in economics. Most of your peers may work on pure economics. Then, the interdisciplinary approach can help you to stand out among them.

Thank you for reading the article to the end! We hope this list of economics thesis topics ideas could help you to gather your thoughts and get inspired. Share it with those who may find it useful. Let us know what you think about it in the comment section below.

🔗 References

• Economics Thesis Topics List: Seminars Only
• How To Pick A Topic For Your Economics Research Project Or Master’s Thesis: INOMICS, The Site for Economists
• What Do Theses and Dissertations Look Like: KU Writing Center, the University of Kansas
• Writing Economics: Robert Neugeboren with Mireille Jacobson, University of Harvard
• Economics Ph.D. Theses: Department of Economics, University of Sussex Business School, IDEAS_RePEc
• World Economic Situation and Prospects 2018: United Nations
• Undergraduate Honors Theses: Department of Economics, University of California, Berkeley
• Economics Department Dissertations Collection: Economics Department, University of Massachusetts Amherst
• Topics for Master Theses: Department of Economics, NHH, Norwegian School of Economics
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The ultimate goal of economic science is to improve the living conditions of people in everyday lives. Economists study how to utilize the available scarce resources to maximize value and thus profits. The concerns of economics today are largely focused on issues such as opportunity cost, consumption and production, borrowing, saving, investments, occupations and employment, trades markets, pricing and human behavior concerning making economic decisions.

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Given that economics covers a lot of issues in society today coupled with the multitude of research studies within the existing literature, many economics students find it difficult to find the most suitable economic research topic for their undergraduate project, master’s thesis, and dissertations. Technological advancement has also increased the pace of transformation and globalization creating new areas in economics that are worth research. Our economics experts have curated a list of research paper topics in economics that you can use to get the perfect research paper topic.

Micro-Economics Research Topics

Microeconomics deals with the economic behavior of individual isolated units of the economy like an individual, a household, a company, and industry. Micro-economists study factors that influence economic choices, markets and their key elements such as demand and supply and analyze markets and determine the prices for goods and services that best allocate the available limited resources. Some of the best research topics in microeconomics that you can use for your thesis or dissertation include:

1. The effect of income changes on consumer choices

2. The effect of labor force participation on the economy and budget – A comparison

3. The impact of marital status on the labor force composition: A case of [your country] economy

4. The difference in the consumption attitude in [your country] over the last decade – Critical analysis of consumer behavior trends

5. The relationship between salary levels and ‘economic convergence’ in [your country]?

6. Analyzing salary inequalities in [your country] and the forces behind such inequalities.

7. The evolution of consumption in [your country] over the last 10 years: Trends and consumer behavior.

8. Dynamics of the Gini index as a reflection of the problem of inequality in income 

9. Cashless economy: The impact of demonetization on small and medium businesses

10 Privatization of Public Enterprises and its implications on economic policy and development

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Macroeconomics Research Topics

1. The relationship between economic growth and unemployment in [your country]

2. Global recession and factors that contribute to it.

3. Impact of government expenditure on economic growth in [country]

4. The impact of company income tax revenue on the developing economies- A comparative analysis of Kenya, India, and Nigeria

5. The relationship between common stock prices and inflation in [your country]

6. The relationship between inflation and government spending in [your country] economy.

7. The effect of currency devaluation on small and medium firms- A case study of selected multinationals in [your country]

8. The relationship between internet connectivity and productivity in the workplace 

9. The evolution of the stock market in [your country]: Causes and consequences

10 Unemployment and regional mobility of labor in [your country]

11 A comparison of the United States unemployment to the rest of the world

Research Topics on International Trade

1. The relationship between economic growth and international trade

2. To what extent does a currency union affect trade: A case of the United States

3. What are the gains and losses of international trade for developing countries?

4. Foreign direct investment in the United States: Determinants and impact

5. The effects of the banana crisis on the Jamaican and British economies

6. The impact of Brexit on small and middle businesses in the UK

7. The relationship between foreign direct investment and wages- A comparative analysis of USA and China

8. The roles of exchange rate and exchange rate regime in the US export

9. The importance of international trade in developing countries

10 To what extent are the gains of less developed countries from tradeliberalization exaggerated?

Environmental economics research paper topics

Economic activities such as production have a significant impact on the environment such as pollution and depletion of natural resources. Environmental economics studies these impacts and other environmental issues. Below are some of the best research paper topics in environmental economics.

1. An economic examination of waste disposal programs in the United States

2. Man-made environmental disasters: who bears the economic liability?

3. The economics of land- a comparative analysis of land sharing and land sparing in the United States

4. The impact of waste disposal programs to America’s Environmental Policy: An economic evaluation

5. Water management and conservation policies in the United States and the UK- a comparative analysis

6. The economic implications of climate policy changes because of different climate change assessment mechanisms

7. Investigating the cost of organizational environmental analysis in the United States

8. What are the determinants of climate policy formulation in the United States? An economic scrutiny

9. The economic perspectives of distribution of natural resources across boundaries

10 The impact of technological innovation for clean and green products on the environment

11 The impact of work-life balance on social eco-systems: perspectives from the United States

12 The relationship between financial subsidies and generation of eco-friendly products

Research Paper Topics on Behavioral Economics

Behavioral economics examines the psychology behind economic activities and economic decision making. It examines the limitation of the assumption that individuals are perfectly normal. Good behavioral economics topics cover subjects such as bounded rationality, irrational exuberance, and choice architecture. 

1. Inducing choice paralysis: how retailers bury customers in an avalanche of options

2. The behavioral economics of discounting- A case study of amazon

3. Pricing and the decoy effect; how corporations ‘nudge’ consumers to spend more

4. Big data and implications for behavioral economics

5. A study of how the United States market benefitted from behavioral economics theory

6. How has behavioral economics influenced the real-world context? A case of online purchase behavior

7. Weight management through behavioral economics: use of incentives

8. What motivates consumers? A behavioral economics perspective

9. Using behavioral economics to help in reducing substance abuse

10 Addressing lifestyle management for diabetes through behavioral analysis- insights from the US healthcare sector

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Development Economics research paper topics

1. The impact of multinational commodity trading through the development economic perspective

2. The impact of globalization on income distribution in emerging economies

3. Investigating the relationship between migration and development economics

4. Budgeting and decision making by low-income earners in emerging economics

5. Investigating the relationship between family planning, labor force, and income fluctuations

6. The impact of natural disasters on development in emerging economies

7. The impact of population growth on development economics- review of India

8. The determinants of high performing institutions in emerging economies

9. Comparative economic patterns of villages across Virginia

10 Aid and economic growth of developing economies- a review

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Welcome to our latest blog post on economics research topics! Whether you are an academic seeking inspiration or a student looking for a starting point for your next assignment, you've come to the right place. 

With so many areas to explore in economics, it can be difficult to know where to begin. But don't worry, we've got your back. In this post, our online paper writers have shared some of the most interesting and hot economics research paper topics. So, grab a cup of coffee and let's dive in!

What Are Economics Research Topics?

Economics is a social science that studies how people, businesses, and governments make decisions about how to use resources. It deals with issues like production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. 

As a student, you might be given to write a research paper on research topics in economics. These types of social science topics can cover a wide range of subjects, including:

• Macroeconomics
• Microeconomics
• International economics
• Behavioral economics, and more.

Whether you are interested in exploring current trends, global markets or history, or taxes, we collected a bunch of economics topics for a research paper to choose from. Stay with our service to spot the best idea for your upcoming project.

Characteristics of Good Economics Research Paper Topics

When it comes to selecting a research topic related to economics, it is important to decide on a subject that is not only interesting but also appropriate for your academic level. Consider these fundamental characteristics of good economics paper topics to make a wise choice:

• Select a title that is both relevant and is intended to solve a current issue.
• Choose a unique topic that has not been explored too much by other researchers.
• Make sure you can easily access the data or sources needed to create your paper.
• Consider if the topic has the potential to be of practical or social importance.
• Pick an area that genuinely interests you and will keep you motivated throughout your project.

How to Choose an Economics Research Paper Topic?

Choosing between this selection of economics project ideas can be really difficult especially if you are first to this. However, with a little bit of guidance, you will see that there is nothing challenging about picking a proper topic for a research paper in economics. Take a look at these step-by-step instructions to make the right decision:

• Brainstorm potential economics research topics that sound interesting to you in the first place. After all, you don’t want to work with boring aspects.
• Narrow your list down and consider whether there are enough resources to back up your research.
• Carry out preliminary investigation to see what you can write about. Use academic journals, newspapers, and other reputable sources to gather information.
• Check if the topic complies with your instructor’s guidelines.
• Based on your research and requirements alter a title to create a focused research question.

Remember to choose a topic that you are passionate about and that aligns with your academic and professional goals.

Economics Research Topics List

Economics is a vast field that encompasses a wide range of topics and issues. If you're looking for inspiration for your next research paper, consider exploring one of these top research paper topics in economics:

• What is the impact of trade policies on international trade patterns?
• How does income inequality affect economic growth?
• What role does entrepreneurship play in economic development?
• How do government regulations affect market efficiency?
• What are the economic implications of climate change and environmental policy?
• How do automation and artificial intelligence affect the labor market?
• What are the effects of healthcare policies on the economy and society?
• How does education influence economic outcomes?
• What are some economic aspects of taxation and fiscal policy?
• How does globalization impact domestic economies and societies?

Interesting Research Topics in Economics

Are you searching for interesting topics in economics? Look no further than these cptivting economic paper topics ideas.

• How do government policies impact income mobility?
• What role do financial institutions play in economic growth?
• Economics of housing and homelessness.
• How do immigration policies shape the labor market?
• Impact of gender inequality on economic growth.
• Sustainable development and renewable energy.
• What are some effects of globalization on income distribution?
• How do minimum wage policies impact employment and poverty?
• Economics of crime and punishment.
• How does corruption relate to economic growth?
• Effects of social welfare policies on income inequality.
• Healthcare markets and insurance systems.
• How does technology influence income distribution and employment?
• Education financing and student loan debt.
• How do economic sanctions affect international trade and diplomacy?

Good Topics for Economic Research Papers

Economics research topics are diverse and can be approached from various angles. Below are some great economic topics to write about:

• What are some effects of social media on consumer behavior and advertising?
• What is the relationship between corporate social responsibility and profitability?
• Sharing economy and its impact on traditional industries.
• How does climate change affect the tourism industry economically?
• Economics of healthcare systems and policies in developing countries.
• How does population aging influence labor markets and retirement policies?
• How does artificial intelligence impact business and employment?
• What factors are involved in energy transition and the shift to renewable energy?
• Income inequality and political polarization.
• How do digital streaming services and the music industry intersect economically?
• How does cultural diversity contribute to growth and innovation?
• Effects of trade agreements on income distribution.
• Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
• How does globalization impact labor standards and working conditions?
• Natural disasters and economic growth.

Best Economics Research Topics

Want to take your project to the next level? Don’t skip these hot economic research questions. They suit any academic level and can be supported by credible evidence.

• Big data and its role in economic forecasting.
• How does public debt impact economic growth?
• The economics of international migration.
• What is the impact of technological innovation on income inequality?
• The role of infrastructure investment in fostering economic growth.
• The economics of the gig economy and freelance work.
• How does foreign aid affect economic development?
• The economics of natural resource management and sustainability.
• What is the impact of urbanization on economic growth and development?
• The economics of the entertainment industry and streaming services.
• How do exchange rate fluctuations influence trade and investment?
• The economics of food production and distribution systems.
• How do government regulations affect small businesses economically?
• The study of behavioral finance and decision-making in economics.
• What is the impact of monetary policy on financial markets and inflation?

Unique Economics Research Topics

Economics is a constantly evolving field that offers endless possibilities for research and analysis. That’s why choosing unique economic research ideas shouldn’t be a big deal. Below we added a list of authentic topics you most likely won’t be able to find anywhere else.

• How does mobile banking contribute to financial inclusion in emerging economies?
• How do natural disasters affect supply chains?
• What are some effects of gender bias in venture capital funding decisions?
• How does population density influence the demand for public transportation in urban areas?
• Virtual currencies and their potential as an alternative to traditional currencies.
• How do government subsidies influence the adoption of renewable energy?
• How do industrial policies shape innovation and contribute to economic growth?
• Alternative meat and its potential impact on the food industry.
• What is the relationship between public transit availability and property values in urban areas?
• How does corruption impact economic growth and development?
• Renewable energy storage systems and their impact on grid stability.
• What are some effects of automation on job displacement and income inequality?
• Blockchain technology in the banking industry and financial transactions.
• International trade in cultural goods and services.
• How does income inequality relate to health outcomes from an economic standpoint?

Popular Economics Topics for Research Paper

Do you want to focus on current and pressing issues? Consider these trending topics for economic research papers.

• The impact of COVID-19 on the global economy.
• What are economic implications of healthcare reform?
• How does globalization affect labor markets economically?
• Climate change and the role of carbon pricing.
• Effects of income inequality on social mobility.
• How does automation impact employment and wages in the workforce?
• The economics of education and the burden of student loan debt.
• How do government regulations influence business and innovation economically?
• Income taxation and progressive taxation.
• Impact of immigration on labor markets.
• Behavioral economics and the use of nudges in decision-making.
• How do trade policies influence international relations and diplomacy?
• Mergers and acquisitions in the business world.
• How do minimum wage policies affect low-wage workers economically?
• Urbanization and transportation planning.

Economics Research Paper Topics for Students

As a student, picking decent economic topics for research papers can be a challenging task. It's important to focus on relevant and interesting aspects. Below you will find some economic research paper topics specifically geared toward students of all levels.

Economics Research Topics for College Students

College students majoring in economics have a range of choices when it comes to research topics. Below are some inspiring economic paper topics you can use as inspiration for your project in college:

• Effects of gig economy on labor markets.
• Economic growth and environmental sustainability.
• Impact of sharing economy on traditional industries.
• Housing affordability and homelessness.
• How does trade liberalization affect domestic industries and consumers?
• How does public policy influence small business growth?
• Food waste and its impact on sustainability.
• Income inequality and access to education.
• Impact of automation on the future of work.
• Online advertising and consumer behavior.
• How does fiscal policy influence income distribution and poverty reduction?
• How does tax reform impact business investment?
• Economics of international tourism and its impact on local economies.
• Effects of financial regulation on consumer behavior and investor confidence.
• Demographic shifts and labor force participation.

Economics Research Topics for Undergraduates

Are you an undergraduate student looking for topics related to economics? Here are some amazing ideas you can pick from:

• Financial implications of space exploration and commercial space travel.
• Role of urban farming in city development for sustainability.
• Impact of genetic engineering and biotechnology on the agricultural sector.
• Financial consequences of digital privacy.
• Implications of mass surveillance on consumer spending patterns.
• How do remittances influence growth in developing countries?
• Fiscal consequences of cybercrime and cybersecurity breaches.
• Role of microfinance in alleviating poverty.
• Potential financial implications of quantum computing.
• Water scarcity and its worldwide financial implications.
• Monetary consequences of epidemics, pandemics, and public health crises.
• Transformation of markets by virtual and augmented reality.
• Effect of corporate governance on shareholder value.
• Financial aspects of aging societies and pension reform.
• Role of intellectual property rights in promoting innovation and growth.

Economics Research Topics for Grad Students

Graduate students in economics are expected to delve deeper into economic theories, models, and concepts. They are also required to contribute new insights to the field. We suggest that you choose these economics topics for research to earn a high grade:

• How does drug legalization influence national economies?
• Impact of universal basic income on poverty levels and unemployment rates.
• Financial implications of political instability and conflict.
• Impact of cultural heritage sites on local and national finances.
• Financial repercussions of biodiversity loss and species extinction.
• Role of venture capital in fostering startups and growth.
• Disaster risk management and its relevance to financial resilience.
• Potential fiscal impacts of deep-sea mining.
• Financial consequences of single-use plastics and transition to a circular economy.
• Business aspects of the digital gaming industry and eSports.
• Impact of the maker movement and DIY culture on traditional manufacturing.
• How can nanotechnology shape future market economies?
• Impact of drone technology on supply chain operations.
• Financial aspects of mental health in the workplace.
• Role of public-private partnerships in fostering growth and infrastructure development.

Research Topics in Economics by Subject

Economics paper topics ideas will also depend on your area of expertise. This block will offer topics by subject, so that you can choose a theme that fits your special needs. Whether you are interested in exploring the economics of renewable energy or the effects of globalization on income distribution,you will surely spot an idea or two right below.

World Economics Research Paper Topics

The global economy is a complex and interconnected system, and there are many world economics research paper topics that can shed light on global aspects. Between them are these ideas:

• Evolving landscape of international trade in the post-COVID era.
• Role of Special Economic Zones in boosting global competitiveness.
• Impact of machine learning and artificial intelligence on global financial markets.
• How do social impact bonds contribute to global development goals?
• Cybersecurity risks in global financial institutions: Are we prepared?
• Influence of social entrepreneurship on worldwide poverty reduction.
• Green bonds and their role in global sustainable finance.
• Economic prospects of the African Continental Free Trade Area.
• Role of global remittance flows in socioeconomic development.
• Impact of climate change on global supply chains: What can we do?
• Global consequences of a cashless society: Are we ready?
• How does geopolitics affect global energy markets?
• Repercussions of cryptocurrency adoption on global financial stability.
• Economies of scale in global manufacturing: A new era?
• Role of international development assistance in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.

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Microeconomics Research Paper Topics

Microeconomics studies the behavior of individuals and firms in making decisions regarding the allocation of resources. If you need microeconomics topics for research paper, we collected great ideas below:

• How do consumer ethics shape purchasing decisions?
• What influences price elasticity of demand in luxury goods markets?
• How does the gig economy affect individual financial stability?
• What are the key economic factors determining college major choices?
• How do credit scores influence personal finance management?
• What impacts have peer-to-peer lending platforms had on traditional banking?
• What drives consumer decisions between online and brick-and-mortar shopping?
• How do economic considerations play into personal retirement planning?
• What market dynamics and pricing strategies dominate the smartphone industry?
• How does behavioral economics impact personal savings habits?
• How significantly does brand loyalty influence consumer spending?
• What strategies help businesses survive during economic downturns?
• How does corporate social responsibility influence consumer choice?
• What role does digital marketing play in shaping consumer behavior?
• What are some economic impacts of identity theft on individuals and businesses?

Macroeconomics Research Paper Topics

Unlike microeconomics, macroeconomics explores the behavior and performance of entire economies. Below are some awesome macroeconomics research paper topics:

• Exploring connections between inflation and unemployment.
• Impact of quantitative easing on long-term economic growth.
• How does fiscal deficit affect a country's economic stability?
• The role of central banks in managing economic downturns.
• Effects of government debt on interest rates and investment.
• What factors contribute to business cycles and economic fluctuations?
• Examination of macroeconomic factors influencing foreign direct investment.
• How do monetary policies impact inflation and unemployment rates?
• Role of technology advancements in macroeconomic productivity.
• Impact of demographic changes on long-term economic growth.
• Can green investment stimulate economic recovery?
• What role do exchange rates play in a country's trade balance?
• Comparative analysis of economic growth models.
• Macroeconomic challenges of transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
• How does income inequality affect economic growth at a macro level?

Economics Research Paper Topics on International Trade

International trade is a vital part of the global economy and has a significant impact on development, and international relations. Here are unique topics for an economic research paper focusing on international trade:

• Impact of Brexit on international trade relations.
• How do currency fluctuations affect international trade?
• Economic consequences of trade wars: A case study of U.S.-China relations.
• Role of World Trade Organization in shaping international trade norms.
• How does international trade contribute to economic growth?
• Evaluation of free trade agreements and their economic implications.
• Role of emerging markets in shaping the future of international trade.
• How do trade barriers influence domestic industries?
• Fair trade vs. free trade: An economic analysis.
• Global supply chain disruptions: Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Effects of international trade on income distribution within countries.
• Economic impact of sanctions on international trade.
• How do intellectual property rights issues affect international trade?
• Role of e-commerce in transforming international trade.
• What are the economic consequences of offshore outsourcing on international trade?

Financial Economics Research Topics

Financial economics is a subfield of economics that focuses on financial markets, institutions, and instruments. Here are outstanding financial economic topics for a paper:

• Role of FinTech in shaping the future of banking.
• Analysis of risk management strategies in investment banking.
• How do hedge funds contribute to financial market stability?
• Impact of regulatory changes on financial market competitiveness.
• How does financial literacy influence individual investment decisions?
• Examination of financial derivatives and their role in financial risk management.
• Role of central banks in maintaining financial stability.
• Analysis of market efficiency in cryptocurrency markets.
• How do financial crises affect economies in the long term?
• Financial inclusion and the role of mobile banking.
• Impact of corporate governance on financial performance.
• Examination of the link between financial markets and economic growth.
• High-frequency trading: Impact on financial market stability.
• Effect of algorithmic trading on financial market efficiency.
• How do interest rate changes impact financial markets.

Development Economics Research Topics

Development economics studies the economic and social development of low-income countries. With this branch in mind, we prepared a list of development economic research paper topics ideas:

•  Role of microfinance in economic empowerment in developing countries.
• How do infrastructure projects affect economic development?
• How do cultural factors shape economic progress in developing countries?
• Impact of corruption on resource allocation in developing nations.
• Impact of foreign aid on economic growth in recipient countries.
• Evaluation of agricultural policies on rural development.
• How do commodity price fluctuations affect developing economies?
• Implications of population growth on resource management in emerging economies.
• How does political stability influence economic growth in developing countries?
• Impact of public health initiatives on economic development.
• Analysis of sustainable development strategies in emerging economies.
• How do migration patterns affect economic development?
• How does technological adoption improve productivity in developing economies?
• Role of social entrepreneurship in sustainable economic development.
• How does tourism influence the economic development of low-income countries?

Behavioral Economics Research Paper Topics

Behavioral economics combines insights from psychology and economics to understand how people make financial decisions. Below you can find behavioral economics research topics:

• Impact of cognitive biases on economic decision making.
• Role of emotions in consumer purchasing behavior.
• How does social influence shape spending habits?
• What are the economic implications of procrastination?
• Nudging for good: Can behavioral economics promote healthier lifestyles?
• How does framing influence consumers' perception of price and value?
• Role of incentives in shaping individual and collective behavior.
• Examination of loss aversion in investment decisions.
• Analysis of irrational behaviors in financial markets.
• Behavioral economics in policy design: What works and why?
• How does choice overload affect consumer decision making?
• The effect of anchoring bias in pricing strategies.
• Role of behavioral economics in promoting sustainable consumption.
• How does scarcity mindset affect economic decisions?
• Behavioral economics and personal finance: How to avoid common pitfalls?

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Environmental Economics Research Topics

Environmental economics investigates the interaction between economic systems and the natural environment. This subfield also offers multiple perspectives for exploration. Here are some examples of project topics on economics with emphasis on environment:

• Examining the economic impacts of biodiversity loss.
• Impact of environmental policies on manufacturing industries.
• Role of renewable energy investments in economic growth.
• Does a carbon tax impact economic competitiveness?
• Economic analysis of water resource management.
• How do natural disasters affect economic performance?
• The economic value of ecosystem services.
• Cost-effectiveness of different strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
• Role of environmental economics in climate change mitigation.
• How does waste management contribute to sustainable economic growth?
• The effects of air pollution on economic productivity.
• What is the economic impact of deforestation?
• Evaluation of economic tools for managing plastic waste.
• Economics of transitioning to a circular economy.
• How does sustainable agriculture contribute to economic development?

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Health Economics Research Topics

Health economics examines how health care practices affect the health outcomes of individuals and whole populations.  Take a glance at these health economics research paper topics:

• Economic impact of pandemics on healthcare systems.
• Role of telemedicine in healthcare cost reduction.
• How do health insurance policies influence medical spending?
• Economic analysis of mental health issues and treatment access.
• The cost-effectiveness of preventative healthcare measures.
• Evaluating the economic burden of chronic diseases.
• Economic implications of antibiotic resistance.
• How does socioeconomic status influence health outcomes?
• Impact of aging populations on healthcare costs.
• Evaluation of the economic benefits of vaccination programs.
• The effect of medical technology advancements on healthcare costs.
• Role of behavioral economics in health promotion and disease prevention.
• How does health literacy influence healthcare utilization and costs?
• Economic analysis of substance abuse treatment.
• Evaluating the economic impacts of health policy reforms.

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Extra Research Topics for Economics

Sometimes, finding the right idea can be a challenging task. However, there are numerous resources available to help you find unique angles. Also, don't be afraid to ask your professors or research paper writer team for suggestions on the selection process. But if you don’t have enough time, we gathered some supplementary economics research topics.

Economics Essay Topics

An economics essay can cover a broad range of topics, from macroeconomic issues such as international trade and monetary policy to microeconomic aspects such as consumer behavior and market structure.

• Can an increase in minimum wage curb poverty?
• What are the potential economic effects of Brexit?
• Impact of income inequality on societal cohesion.
• How does the rise of remote work influence economic structures?
• Examination of the economic benefits of public libraries.
• Role of the informal economy in urban development.
• Economic implications of increasing life expectancy.
• How does piracy impact the music and film industry economically?
• Impact of subsidies on agricultural economies.
• Exploration of the economic factors influencing the housing market.
• Analysis of the economic costs of obesity.
• Role of child labor in global supply chains.
• Examination of the economic implications of internet censorship.
• Impact of single-use plastics on local and global economies.
• Economic effects of urban green spaces.

Economics Topics for a Short Project

If you need to complete a short assignment, you may want to consider project topics in economics that can be analyzed within a limited timeframe. Don’t worry. We’ve added some simple ideas as well:

• Examining the economic impacts of online privacy breaches.
• Role of advertising in shaping consumer behavior.
• Analysis of the economic effects of natural disasters.
• Economic implications of self-driving cars.
• Role of cooperatives in the economy.
• Impact of e-waste on developing economies.
• The role of micro-credit in alleviating poverty.
• Examining the economic impacts of space exploration.
• How do online reviews influence consumer purchasing decisions?
• Economics of disaster recovery: Case studies.
• Examination of the economic implications of cybercrime.
• Impact of nutritional labeling on consumer behavior and market outcomes.
• Economic analysis of the craft beer industry.
• Examining the economic effects of animal agriculture.
• How do tax incentives influence corporate behavior and economic outcomes?

Economics Research Questions

Formulating a research question is a crucial step in conducting an economics research project. A good research question should be specific, measurable, and relevant to the topic under study. Here are some economics research questions to consider:

• How does widespread adoption of digital currencies impact traditional banking?
• To what extent do economic factors contribute to obesity rates?
• What are the consequences of large-scale solar power adoption?
• How do parental leave policies shape labor markets?
• What impacts do large-scale data breaches have on corporations?
• Does green urban planning significantly contribute to city development?
• How much does mental health contribute to workplace productivity?
• What effects do fair trade agreements have on farmers in low-income countries?
• How valuable are clean oceans for global trade?
• How does political stability of a country influence foreign investments?
• What are the consequences of patent wars in the tech industry?
• How does the rise of freelancing shape labor laws?
• What economic implications does the rise of eSports have?
• How does nutrition education impact economic health?
• What are some benefits and drawbacks of commercial space tourism?

Economics Research Topics for Exams

If you're preparing for an exam, it's important to have a good understanding of the concepts and theories that you'll be tested on. To help you prepare, we offer these economics research topics for exams to study:

• Implications of autonomous vehicles on transportation.
• Role of trade unions in contemporary job markets.
• Analysis of gender disparities in retirement savings.
• Influence of corporate social responsibility on brand reputation.
• How do plant-based diets influence the global meat industry.
• Evaluating efficiency of ride-sharing platforms.
• Role of drones in shaping future commercial landscapes.
• How public health initiatives influence workplace productivity.
• Exploring the potential economic impact of asteroid mining.
• How does fashion industry affect global economy and environmental sustainability?
• Impact of video-on-demand services on traditional film industries.
• Role of social entrepreneurship in poverty alleviation.
• Role of energy-efficient appliances in electricity markets.
• Influence of shifting demographics on global trends.
• How does celebrity endorsement influence consumer buying behavior?

Economics Research Paper Topics for Experts

For those who are already experts in the field of economics, finding 100% original economics research topics can be an uphill struggle. But not with ideas attached below:

• How does quantum computing pose an economic challenge to cybersecurity firms?
• How do gene editing technologies affect agricultural markets?
• In what ways does space commercialization affect global economies?
• How does increased lifespan influence retirement and pension systems?
• Financial viability of carbon capture and storage.
• Influence of ethical consumerism on global supply chains.
• How have nanotechnologies impacted manufacturing sectors?
• Impact of rising sea levels on coastal economies.
• Role of predictive analytics in preventing financial fraud.
• Examining the economic consequences of major oil spills.
• How does deep face technology pose an economic challenge to film industries?
• Economic impacts of large-scale reforestation.
• Implications of extensive antibiotic resistance.
• Impacts of geopolitical tensions on global oil prices.
• Universal basic income as a solution for automation-induced job loss.

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What’s the Latest Research in Development Economics? A Round-up from NEUDC 2020

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Last weekend was the North East Universities Development Consortium annual conference , hosted by Dartmouth University but held virtually. Researchers presented about 225 papers (about a 50 percent increase from last year’s conference ) on a wide range of development topics, from agriculture and credit to tax and transport. For those not able to attend or who want a refresher, we’ve prepared a brief takeaway from each paper (or in some cases, abstract) that we could find online.

Remember that research is much more than a tweet-sized takeaway (and these takeaways are ours, not necessarily the authors), so if you’re interested in a result, we encourage you to read the linked papers. For as many of the papers for which we could easily discern and characterize it, we included a methodological hashtag. A guide to those hashtags is at the end of the post . We’ve sorted the papers by topic below, but in case you’re interested in reading about all the research from a given country or region, you can also find the research sorted that way .

Before we dive into the content of the papers, here are a few statistics. About a quarter of the papers are from each of three regions: Latin America and the Caribbean, South Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Only two percent of papers are from the Middle East or North Africa. In terms of country coverage, India—with 42 studies—had three times as many studies as the next most studied countries (Mexico and Brazil, with 13 studies and 11 studies), as you can see in the figure below. One in four papers (58 studies total) report on a randomized controlled trial, with lots of quasi-experimental methods in use as well: difference-in-differences, regression discontinuity, fixed effects, and instrumental variables are each used by more than a dozen papers.

Figure: Distribution of papers from NEUDC 2020 by country

If we missed a paper or if you had a different takeaway from a paper, share your thoughts in the comments! Both of us had the papers we submitted rejected by the conference, so we summarize those at the bottom.

Households and human capital

Early childhood.

·        Climate change increases acidification of the ocean, which reduces available fish. For babies in utero, that means more deaths, especially for the weakest kids. ( Armand and Kim Taveras ) #FE

·        When one child is born smaller than another, do parents compensate for those differences with health and nutrition investments, or do they reinforce them? Evidence from Indonesia suggests that in early childhood, parents reinforce differences. Data from 50 countries suggest parents are more likely to “reinforce initial inequalities in poorer countries.” ( Banerjee and Majid ) #FE

·        A play-based preschool curriculum in Bangladesh together with monthly teacher-parent meetings to boost parenting skills led to improved child cognitive and socioemotional development. Even for kids who switched from existing preschools, their socioemotional skills improved. ( Rodriguez and Saltiel ) #RCT #ML

·        Home visits to educate parents about feeding in Peru decreased anemia among children who were anemic at baseline but apparently increased it among those who weren’t (and no, it’s not just mean reversion), potentially because some parents misinterpreted messages from the visitors. ( Barron, Castro, and Lavado ) #RCT

·        Helping secondary students in Zanzibar (Tanzania) to set goals for improvement on math tests led to better reported time use but not better test scores. These intermediate gains are largest for girls. ( Islam et al. ) #RCT

·        If you took the Indonesian secondary school entrance exam on a particularly hot day, it not only affects your math and science score, it also has “compounding negative effects on a wide range of long-term achievements such as adult educational attainment, labor market returns and entry to the marriage market.” ( Das ) #IV

·        During the Pinochet dictatorship, funding for universities in Chile fell. Decades later, children of parents affecting by the reduced university spaces were themselves less likely to enroll in college. ( Bautista et al. ) #RD (actually a Regression Kink Design )

·        With data on undergraduate students in India in the process of choosing a major, this paper finds that “women are willing to pay twice as much as men for course enjoyment and higher grades, even as they expect lower grades in science and economics.” ( Dasgupta and Sharma )

·        Does providing e-readers to students in Lagos, Nigeria, boost test scores? Only if the devices had materials from the curriculum and were filling a gap in textbooks. ( Habyarimana and Sabarwal ) #RCT

·        In Mexico, providing “information to parents about how to support their children’s learning” improved parent behavior at home and student behavior at school. In a separate experiment, providing “financial resources to parent associations” had no behavioral impact. Neither improved student test scores. ( Barrera-Osorio et al. ) #RCT

·        Two different interventions to make school principals in Salta (Argentina) more effective had no impact during the intervention, but in the two years after the intervention concluded, fewer students repeated grades. “Good things come to those who wait.” ( de Hoyos, Ganimian, and Holland ) #RCT

·        What happens when your local school closes in China due to a school consolidation program? Delayed enrollment, but no change in lifetime education attainment. Later in life, it may have led to later marriage and more off-farm work. ( Zhao ) #DID

·        In Pakistan, “both high value-added teachers and teachers who respond more strongly to

incentives significantly prefer performance pay and sort into” school where performance pay is on offer. ( Brown and Andrabi ) #RCT

·        A teacher professional development for secondary school teachers in Rwanda boosted use of active instruction but did not increase students’ “academic outcomes or skills.” ( Blimpo and Pugatch ) #RCT

·        Across 15 African countries, there is lots of variation in how much teachers are paid relative to other workers with comparable education and experience. However, on average across the countries, teachers are paid about the same per month and somewhat more per hour. ( Evans, Yuan, and Filmer ) You can read the authors’ blog post about the paper here.

·        Training teachers in targeted instruction in Ghana boosted student learning. Adding training for managers boosted the quality of management but didn’t further improve learning for students. ( Beg, Fitzpatrick, and Lucas ) #RCT

·        Winning a lottery increases the willingness to pay for remedial education services much more for those who aren’t able to borrow money than for those who are. “Credit constraints limit access to educational programs” in Tanzania. ( Burchardi et al. ) #RCT

·        School-based “internet access has a modest, positive short-run impact on school-average standardized test scores” in Peru, and the “effect grows over time.” ( Kho, Lakdawala, and Nakasone ) #ES

·        After three years, on-site, in-person coaching had much broader impacts than coaching delivered through a tablet in South Africa. ( Cilliers et al. ) #RCT [You can also read Dave’s blog post on this paper.]

·        “A multi-faceted program that integrates technology into education, provides ongoing teacher training and professional development, includes community ownership, and offers free primary education” boosts reading and math scores in rural Zambia. ( de Hoop et al. ) #RCT

·        Providing computers and computer-assisted learning software to primary schools in Angola led to falls in teacher absenteeism and rises in student and teacher technological familiarity; but student learning didn’t rise. ( Cardim, Molina-Millán, and Vicente ) #RCT

·        Do stereotypical beliefs of teachers affect learning outcomes of girls in India? “A standard deviation increase in biased attitude of the math teacher widens the female disadvantage in math performance by 0.07 SD over an academic year.” (Rakshit and Sahoo)

·        In China, “high-ability students have detrimental effects on their high-ability roommates’ performance.” This is likely driven by competition lowering help and interaction among roommates. (Hu and Chen)

·        Sex education provided by near-peers in Botswana reduced pregnancy by over 40 percent whereas government teachers had a null effect and potentially increased pregnancy. (Angrist) #RCT

·        When a college in China changes its name, it enrolls applications with 0.06–0.08 SD higher college entrance exam scores, equivalent to a college improving their ranking by 40 to 50 places. There is a small benefit for listing the college’s new name in employers’ recruitment decisions. (Eble and Hu)

·        Can information about jobs improve the effectiveness of vocational training? An experiment based on the DDU-GKY, a large-scale training program in India, showed that better informed trainees are 17 percent more likely to stay in the job in which they are placed. (Chakrarvorty et al.) #RCT

·        Land reform 50 years on: population levels in Kenya are higher in the settlement schemes than in neighboring areas. School provision is at par with population levels, indicating that there is no impact of the reform on this public good in the long run. (Crespin-Boucaud, Boone, and Moradi) #RD

·        Households in Bolivia that became eligible for a pre-existing, near-universal pension program during the COVID crisis were much less likely to go hungry. ( Bottan, Hoffman, and Vera-Cossio ) #RD

·        “A fter Brazil’s president publicly and emphatically dismissed the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic and advised against isolation, the social distancing measures taken by citizens in pro-government localities weakened compared to places where political support of the president is less strong.” Especially in municipalities with more active Twitter accounts! ( Ajzenman, Cavalcanti, and Da Mata ) #FE

·        In Ethiopia, despite worries about food insecurity in the wake of COVID-19, “food consumption and household dietary diversity are largely unchanged or slightly increased by August 2020” relative to a year previously. ( Hirvonen, de Brauw, and Abate )

·        Lockdowns among adults aged 65+ in Turkey worsened mental health outcomes due to a large increase in social and physical isolation. (Altindag, Erten, and Keskin) #RD

·        In Kenya, the COVID-19 pandemic drove over 20 percent of traders out of business and disrupted supply chains, while most cross-border traders switched to being domestic traders. Remaining traders rely on informal borders, with an increase in bribes paid and more frequent harassment by officials and the police. (Wiseman)

·        Adding nutrition education to a cash and food transfers in Bangladesh boosted both the quantity and quality of food consumed more than transfers alone. ( Tauseef ) #RCT

·        A locust plague in Mali affected people in two ways. Prices went up in the short run because people knew the harvest would be smaller. “Children exposed in utero to the adverse effects of the locust plague suffer major health setbacks.” ( Conte, Piemontese, and Tapsoba ) #DID

·        One potential advantage of in-kind transfers relative to cash is that they serve as insurance against food price changes. For poor households in India, in-kind food transfers do a better job of reducing calorie shortfalls than cash. ( Gadenne et al. ) #FE

·        What’s the impact of double-fortified salt on schoolchildren’s health in India? After both one year and four years of exposure, anemia rates fall. ( von Grafenstein et al. ) #RCT

·        “Low soil zinc availability drives child stunting in Nepal.” The authors do a bunch of robustness checks to make sure it’s not all driven by unobserved characteristics. “Our most conservative estimates suggest that on average, moving from [low zinc] to [high zinc] soils … reduces child stunting by 6 percentage points.” ( Bevis, Kim, and Guerena ) #FE

·        School feeding in Rwanda boosted student learning and closed gender gaps. “Back-of-the-envelope calculations suggest that providing school feeding yields an 11:1 return on investment.” ( Mensah and Nsabimana ) #DID

·        Should the government sell you goods? “In the absence of government milk in Mexico, private market prices would be 3% higher.” Direct provision generates gains in consumer welfare of 4 percent relative to milk vouchers and 2 percent relative to unrestricted cash transfers. (Jim é nez-Hern á ndez and Seira)

·       A review of 34 mental health interventions in low- and middle-income countries shows positive impacts on economic outcomes, especially interventions that combine psychosocial and pharmacological elements. ( Lund et al. )

·       What is the impact of an epidemic outbreak on votes? In Mexico after the 2009 H1N1 outbreak, researchers find “ a strong, negative relationship between the magnitude of the local epidemic outbreak and the governing party vote share in the 2009 congressional election.” There were persistent effects in the 2012 election. ( Guti érrez, Meriläinen, and Rubli )   #DID

·        Towns headed by Indian (as opposed to British) district officers in India experienced 15 percent lower deaths during the 1918 Influenza pandemic, coinciding with greater responsiveness in relief provision. (Xu)

·        Some US states have laws that require health insurers to cover telehealth services. Those laws have little average impact on telehealth use, but for a subset of users, they decrease medical spending and emergency room visits. ( Jamal ) #IV #ML

·        “Using manipulated portraits (thinner/fatter) of real Kampala [Uganda] residents, I first show that obesity is perceived as a reliable wealth signal.” Then, in a “real-stakes field experiment,” the research shows that “obese borrowers have easier access to credit: going from normal weight to obese is equivalent to increasing one’s income by 60 percent.” ( Macchi ) #RCT

·        Preventive healthcare appointments are common in rich countries but not in poor countries. In Malawi, both the offer of HIV testing appointments and financial commitment devices increase HIV testing among high-risk men, but appointments are much more effective. ( Derksen et al. ) #RCT

·        Some community health workers in Pakistan watched a video and a discussion about the mission of their work: their performance improved on a range of tasks. Some workers received financial incentives: their performance improved only on the incentivized tasks. ( Khan ) #RCT

·        Introducing public pharmacies in Chile “increased consumer savings and mayors were politically rewarded in the upcoming election.” ( Atal et al. ) #ES #RCT

·        When public health systems contract private hospitals, how do hospitals react? In India, “hospitals engage in substantial coding manipulation order to increase their revenues.” Also, “hospital charges for care that is supposed to be free are pervasive.” ( Jain and Dupas ) #DID

·        Are non-financial incentives effective to motivate community health workers? Providing an honorary award at a public ceremony boosted performance, with impacts on child health. Showing a video that demonstrates the consequences of health worker choices was less effective. ( Fracchia, Molina Millán, and Vicente ) #RCT

·        A law that banned female genital cutting in Senegal reduced the prevalence of the practice and increased investments in girls’ education. ( Hombrados and Salgado ) #DID

·        Married women in India are much less likely to make more than their husbands than they are to make just a little bit less than their husbands, suggesting a strong social norm and that some women are earning less than they could. ( Gupta )

·       In India, “ women who paid higher dowries are less likely to be poor relative to women who did not, even when their household incomes are the same.” The surprising implication is that “anti-dowry laws may have the unintended effect of increasing female poverty. ” ( Calvi and Keskar )

·        How does women’s employment affect technology adoption? In the United States when lots of women went to work in factories during World War II, rising employment led to more home appliances. For women who had kids, that meant more washing machines. ( Bose, Jain, and Walker ) #IV

·        Women entrepreneurs in urban Bangladesh who receive cognitive behavioral therapy (which includes goal-setting, time-management, and problem-solving strategies) experience reduced stress and lose less work time solving problems at home, but profits stay the same. ( Lopez-Pena ) #RCT

·        Women in Bogota, Colombia are willing to pay for flexible work schedules, especially women with higher incomes, suggesting that “flexibility is a luxury good.” ( Bustelo et al. ) #LIF

·        For gig economy workers in India, receiving criticism worsens worker attitudes but increases their effort. Praise affects neither. It doesn’t make a difference whether the manager giving feedback is a woman or a man. ( Abel and Buchman ) #RCT

·        Among “jobseekers in Egypt, women are more sensitive to long commutes, and value flexible schedules and on-site daycare more than men.” ( Feld, Nagy, and Osman ) #RCT

·        Are female-led communities differentially affected by conflict? In Colombia, municipalities where a female mayor was elected experienced a 60 percent decrease in guerrilla attacks. Female negotiation skills could explain the drop in conflict violence. (Eslava) #RD

·        A gender quota among Muslim leaders in Uttar Pradesh, India has a large and positive effect on toilet provision (across both Muslim and Hindu households), while with Hindu leaders there is no average affect. (Chaturvedi, Das, and Mahajan) #RD

·        A school-based intervention in India with classroom discussions to reduce adolescents’ support for restrictive gender norms “converted 16% of participants’ regressive views.” Self-reported behavior became more aligned with progressive gender norms, particularly among boys. (Dhar, Jain, and Jayachandran) #RCT

·        Registering sugarcane blocks in the wife’s name in Uganda improves two dimensions of women’s economic empowerment: access to resources and agency, with marginal impacts on personal welfare outcomes. In contrast, a behavior change intervention has strong impacts on personal welfare impacts. (Ambler, Jones, and O’Sullivan) #RCT

·        “A one time large unconditional cash transfer (in rural Kenya) improves women’s control of household resources but not the frequency of physical and sexual intimate partner violence. Combining a light touch psychological intervention targeting self-believes with the cash transfer reduces the violence index by 0.14   SD.” (Mahmud, Orkin, and Riley) #RCT

·        Benefiting from the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, a conditional cash transfer program in the Philippines, at the critical age between 12.5 and 14 years delays marriage and first birth by 1 year and 6 months, respectively.   (Dervisevic, Perova, and Sahay)

·        “A large share of the gender pay gap in Brazil is due to women working at lower-paying employers.” There are sizable output and welfare gains from moving to a gender-neutral economy, but analysis suggests that equal-treatment policies fail to close the gender gap in equilibrium. (Morchio and Moser)

·        In South Korea, a glass ceiling for women exists: “the (large) unexplained gender wage gap substantially increases at the upper end of the wage distribution.” Effects of marriage and childbirth also explain the dramatic increase in the gender wage gap for women in their 30s and 40s. (Lee)

·        A program aiming at reducing intimate partner violence (IPV) in Rwanda increased violence. “The program may have increased violence because men backlashed against the perceived threat to their identity posed by program messages about women’s empowerment, and against their wives’ more progressive gender attitudes and aspirations. (Cullen et al.) #RCT

·        Sexual crimes, lapses in alimony, and domestic violence declined during the COVID-19 stay-at-home order in Mexico, and then rose back to their pre-COVID levels. Femicides remained constant during the pandemic, but declined in municipalities with alcohol sales prohibition. (Hoehn-Velasco, de la Miyar, and Silverio Murillo)

·        “Providing poor women in rural Bangladesh with cash or food transfers, alongside nutrition behavior change communication, led to sustained reductions in” intimate partner violence. (Roy et al.) #RCT

·        Amendments to the Indian anti-dowry law were successful in decreasing dowry payments. They also led to exposed women being 2.6 percentage points less likely to be in involved in household decisions, and a 1.9 percentage points increase in the probability of domestic violence. (Calvi and Keskar)

·        Sexual harassment awareness trainings in India increased awareness among men by 0.106 SD, and decreased reported physical forms of sexual harassment among women by 0.125 SD. (Sharma) #RCT

·        In China, only the majority ethnic group was subject to birth quotas, but birth rates fell among other ethnic groups as well. “A woman gives birth to 0.65 fewer children if the average completed fertility among her peers is exogenously reduced by one child.” ( Rossi and Xiao ) #IV

·        In the past, some ethnic groups across African countries practiced twin infanticide. Today, twin mortality is no higher for those groups than for other others. Phew. Uses data from 23 countries. ( Fenske and Wang ) #FE

·        African women in former British colonies tend to marry later and have lower fertility than women in former French colonies. But those effects tend to disappear close to the sea, where market access is higher. ( Canning, Mabeu, and Pongou ) #RD

·        “I n societies characterized by the co-existence of strong son preference and worse maternal health conditions, women with first-born girls exhibit a lower likelihood of survival into older ages. This is likely due to harmful fertility behaviors after the birth of a daughter. ” ( Agarwal and Milazzo )  

Households and marriage

·        Parents in Bangladesh see that their children are biased toward the present and are willing to pay to restrict their kids’ choices and—ultimately—may be able to mold their children’s preferences. ( Kiessling et al. ) #LIF  

·        A lab experiment in rural Togo suggests that men in rural farming households put less investment into their wives’ farm plots than would maximize household agricultural production. ( Apedo-Amah, Djebbari, and Ziparo ) #LIF

·        An earthquake in Gujarat (India) reduced men’s and women’s ages at marriage but increased the education gap in marriages and lowered women’s likelihood of entering into self-arranged marriages. ( Das and Dasgupta ) #DID

·        Floods in Bihar, India reduced both men’s and women’s ages at marriage and—for married women—decreased the secondary school completion rate and labor force participation. It was more pronounced among groups for which dowry is the norm and among the landless, so dowry may have been helping to smooth consumption. ( Khanna and Kochhar ) #DID

·        An education reform in Zimbabwe increased women’s education and led them to marry more educated men. Since the increase in women’s education was greater, the education gap narrowed. ( Salcher ) #RD

·        Bans on cousin marriage in the US led to descendants with more education and higher labor force participation. ( Ghosh, Hwang, and Squires ) #IV

Migration and refugees

·        In low-income countries, richer people are the ones who emigrate: “In low-income countries, people actively preparing to emigrate have 30 percent higher incomes than others overall, 14 percent higher incomes explained by observable traits such as schooling, and 12 percent higher incomes explained by unobservable traits.” ( Clemens and Mendola )

·        Research with “Filipino migrants in the UAE and their spouses in the Philippines” shows that “both migrants and spouses have biased beliefs about each other’s finances and these biases are the result of strategic misreporting. Spouses and certain subgroups of migrants underreport their income to influence the remittance decision in their favor.” ( Rehman ) #LIF

·        In municipalities of Brazil with more immigrants historically, both the descendants of the immigrants and others have higher wages. ( Cenci, Lopes, and Monasterio ) #FE

·        “Do migrant incomes catalyze economic development back home?” In the Philippines, yes: “Positive migrant income shocks lead to higher household consumption and higher asset ownership in origin areas a decade later.” ( Khanna, Theoharides, and Yang ) #FE #IV

·        “Refugees who have access to a larger co-refugee network tend to have more interactions with the local population” among Syrian refugees in Turkey. This is likely because “immigrant networks share experiences and information on the local population, therefore making it easier for refugees to interact with locals.” ( Gautier ) #IV

·        “Why do migrants embark on dangerous border crossing journeys? … Migrants [from Mexico] with poor long term economic prospects at home are more tolerant of crossing places offering high reward and high risks.” ( Chau, Garip, and Oritz-Bobea ) #IV

·        Migration prohibitions for women in Sri Lanka—based on age and on age of youngest child—had impacts on fertility. Young women increased their fertility; older women reduced their fertility. “As a result, new mothers are less-educated and younger, which may have an impact on child outcomes.” ( Peru ) #RD

·        Palm-oil price shocks in Indonesia benefit producing districts with higher per capita expenditure, while price shocks on rice do not. Districts exposed to palm-oil price shocks and those surrounding them receive more migration resulting in an overall welfare increase of 0.39 percent, with one third due to internal migration. (Siregar)

Working and saving

Banking and credit.

·        In India, some urban centers have too many bank branches, and some rural areas have too few, so banks could reallocate branches and increase access without much or any decrease in deposits. ( Hawkins-Pierot )

·        More banks in rural India make it easier for households to deal with tough times like bad harvests: “Households that experience shocks but have access to banking services are better off with respect to consumption compared to those that have to cope without access.” ( Cramer ) #RD

·        Informal moneylenders in rural India use loans from formal financial institutions as capital to make loans to households. ( Surendra ) #FE

·        Giving informal savings groups access to loans from formal banks in Uganda increased food security but also led to more group turnover. ( Burlando, Etcheverry, and Goldberg ) #RCT

·        Providing rural households with access to a mobile money agent in Uganda increased food security and self-employment off of farms, mostly through peer-to-peer transfers and lower costs in accessing remittances (e.g., they didn’t have to travel to get the money). ( Wieser et al. ) #RCT

·        How does the disbursement of microfinance loans via mobile money impact borrowers’ businesses in Uganda? “Women who received their microfinance loan on the mobile money account had 15% higher business profits and 11% higher levels of business capital.” (Riley) #RCT

·        Is the type of financial support provided to businesses more important than which businesses receive it? In Egypt, those who succeed with loans are equivalent to those who succeed with grants, showcasing that owner heterogeneity is more important than the type of support received. (Cr épon, El Komi, and Osman) #RCT

·        Flexible repayment schedules reduce high social pressure among microcredit borrowers in the Philippines but come at a cost of reduced loan repayment. (Czura, John, Spantig) #LIF

·        In Pakistan, microenterprises with hire-purchase contracts “are more likely to remain in self-employment, run larger businesses, and enjoy higher profits.” As a result, their households increase spending on food and children’s education. (Bari et al.) #RCT

·        In Chile, low-income individuals receiving messages about how to prevent and face shocks, and how to face present bias and social comparison, combined with additional messages about options that individuals at risk of defaulting could take, decreased loan delinquency probability between 20 and 32 percent. (Álvarez, Miranda, and Ruiz-Tagle) #RCT

·        “Doubling the delivery time [of digital credit] from ten to twenty hours reduces the default rate by 20%” in Mexico. (Burlando, Kuhn, and Prina) #RD

·        Lottery players tend to bet less on numbers that recently won, suggesting a default “gambler’s fallacy” bias. 6.3 percent of players in Haiti and 15.7 percent in Denmark choose “hot” numbers — those which were winners in the previous round. There is no evidence of “streak switching”—in which beliefs switch from gambler’s fallacy to hot hand fallacy as streaks increase. (Dillon and Lybbert)

·        Receiving monthly wages into either a bank or a mobile money account increased savings and improved coping with unanticipated economic shocks among factory workers in Bangladesh. (Breza, Kanz, and Klapper) #RCT

Cash transfers

·        Households that benefitted from a multiyear cash transfer program in rural Niger have more savings and more earnings from both agricultural and non-agricultural activities. As a result, they have higher consumption even in the face of drought. ( Premand and Stoeffler ) #RCT

·        Cash transfers in rural Mali help “low-income households to invest in profitable endeavors outside of subsistence agriculture and may reduce the marital migration of women in vulnerable households.” ( Hidrobo, Mueller, and Roy ) #RCT

·        Cash transfers in Brazil reduced formal labor supply at the individual level, but because of the extra cash in the local economy, they actually lead a net positive impact on overall local labor supply. ( Gerard, Naritomi, and Silva )

·        If households find out that they’re going to receive a cash transfer with more time to anticipate and plan, they’re more likely to save the money. ( Thakral and Tô ) #RCT

·        Voters in Kenya (correctly) do not attribute a cash transfer program to local leaders, and receiving a cash transfer does not affect household’s voter turnout, vote choice, or favorability ratings of candidates. (Orkin and Walker) #RCT

Firms and microenterprises

·        Firms of disadvantaged castes have a higher average revenue product of capital. Across-caste dispersion is concentrated in financially underdeveloped regions in India and the majority can be explained by differences in access to credit which reduces aggregate TFP by 6-10 percent. (Goraya)

·        Charging higher prices for business training in Jamaica screens out poorer business owners, selects those who expect to benefit from it, and increases attendance among those who do pay . (Maffioli, McKenzie, and Ubfal)

·        Firms in rural Tanzania with access to a digital phone book (lowering the cost of accessing new business and customer networks) “increase relational contracting with their suppliers and decrease it with their customers,” suggesting an improved bargaining position of firms relative to their pre-existing customers and suppliers. (Rudder) #RCT

·        In Chile, mentoring improves mentee’s business practices but not their business survival, profits or income. Two success factors matter most: the time that the mentor has available, and the size of her network. (Lafortune, Martin, and Tessada)

·        Indonesian firm-level data shows that democratization increases firm productivity, a critical determinant of economic growth. (Abeberese et al.) #DID

·        The expansion of special economic zones in Vietnam (from 73 to 450 between 2000–2007) had little impact on increases in employment, number of firms, output, or output per worker.   (McCaig et al.) #DID

·        English training to domestic middle managers in Myanmar increases frequency of communication with their foreign managers, and trained managers perform better in management exercises. Employers value candidates with both higher English ability and multinational corporation experience. (Guillouet et al.)

·        Access to premium recruitment services (increasing the supply of applicants) to firms in India increases “employer interest in applications.” Combining access to premium services with access to identity verification services increases actual hiring and leads these firms to employ a higher fraction of employees hired through the platform. (Fernando, Singh, and Tourek) #RCT

·        How do firms respond to insecurity in Afghanistan? “Terrorist attacks reduce firm presence by 4-6% in affected districts… After violence, employees in provincial capitals are 33% more likely to move to Kabul and 15% more likely to exit the province.” (Blumenstock et al.)

·        In Brazil, the probability of criminal prosecution increases by 23 percent upon job loss and remains constant. Unemployment benefits offset potential crime increases, especially for liquidity-constrained individuals. This effect completely vanishes upon benefit expiration. (Britto, Pinotti, and Sampaio) #RD

·        How does information and publicity of human right abuses impact those firms tied to an abuse? “Firms associated with an assassination (of civil society activists) have large, negative abnormal returns following the event.” (Kreitmeir, Lane, and Raschky)

·        “Firms exogenously exposed to the Drug War [in Mexico] experience lower export growth”, as resources went from production to protection and eroded local capacity to attract capital investment. ( Gorr ín, Morales-Arilla, and Ricca )

·        How do multinationals affect development in the long run? In Costa Rica, regions under control of the United Fruit Company were 29 percent less likely to be poor than nearby locations in 1973, with only 56 percent of the gap closing over the following four decades. “The firm increased aggregated welfare by 3.7% and this effect is increasing in worker mobility.” (Méndez-Chacón and Van Patten) #RD

·        Among firms along the manufacturing supply chain in Ecuador, “bilateral trade is estimated to be inefficiently low in early periods of the relationship.” ( Brug ués )

·        Localized conflict in the Ukraine decreased sales by at least 5.8 percent outside of violent areas due a propagation effect (affecting firms’ buyers and suppliers) and a change in the production network structure. (Korovkin and Makarin)

·        A contracting arrangement between producers and buyers that bundles price premium certainty with training and credit for a quality-improving technology induced producers in Senegal to purchase and use the technology. Producers are also more likely to produce higher-quality products (groundnuts) with increased output sales to the cooperative. (Deutschmann, Bernard, and Yameogo) #RCT

·        Informal insurance is prevalent in rural India but has serious limitations, since it depends on members not getting hit by the same adverse shock. But if the same communities control cooperative irrigation schemes, then the irrigation and insurance institutions can be mutually supporting. ( Mazur )

Labor (including child labor)

·        “At least 23% of self-employment in lean months occurs because workers cannot find jobs” in India. ( Breza, Kaur, and Shamdasani )

·        “Increased early life investment reduces schooling in districts with high child labor, especially for girls and lower castes” in India. ( Bau et al. ) #FE #IV

·        Including information of being a recipient of a Beca 18—a merit-based scholarship provided to poor students in Peru to pursue college education—in a résumé “increases the likelihood of getting a callback for a job interview by 20%.” (Ag ü ero, Galarza, and Yamada) #RCT

·        Labor market discrimination among Slovaks towards the Roma minority is prevalent at both margins, and more so at the extensive margin. (Mani) #LIF

·        For men that graduated from college during the public-sector hiring freeze in Tamil Nadu, India, the likelihood of being unemployed increased by about 32 percent. The application rate jumped by about 20 times for the few recruitments that were conducted. (Mangal) #DID

·        The “employment impacts of a small cash grant, information and psychological support are close to zero,” but optimized targeting, i.e. offering the best possible intervention to each group, “raises employment (among Syrian refugees in Jordan) by a 1 percentage point (a 20% gain).” (Caria et al.) #RCT

·        Training job seekers in South Africa to join and use an online professional networking platforms increases their end-of-program employment rate from 70 percent to 77 percent. (Wheeler et al.) #RCT

·        An “SMS-based messaging app that connects agricultural workers and employers” in Tanzania “reduces within-village wage dispersion by 16-40 percent.” ( Jeong ) #RCT

·        “Workers (in Israel) are 3-4 times more likely to find employment in firms where their parents have professional connections.” Connections matter for inequality: “the wage gap between Arabs and Jews decreases by 12% when equalizing the groups’ connections but increases by 56% when prohibiting the hiring of connected workers.” This is because “Arabs have connections to lower-paying firms, but use their connections more extensively.” (San)

Governments, institutions, and conflict

Bureaucracy and politics.

·        Sending scorecards measuring delays in service delivery to government officials and their supervisors in Bangladesh increased services delivered without delay by 11 percent. (Mattsson)

·        The 1883 Pendleton Act—requiring US customhouses with 50+ employees to recruit through competitive exams—led to employees having stronger professional backgrounds who stayed longer in their jobs. (Moreira and P é rez)

·        Changing judge selection procedure from presidential appointment to appointment by judge peers in Pakistan significantly decreases rulings in favor of the government. (Mehmood)

·        Villages controlled by the state ruling party in West Bengal, India systematically receive higher aggregate anti-poverty program allocations. There are also persistent large excess payments to local candidates affiliated with the ruling party. (Shenoy and Zimmermann) #RD

·        Political reservation in Bihar, India: (i) lowers inequality in access to public goods; (ii) lowers intergroup private asset inequality; and (iii) increases presence of minority group members in local government. (Kumar and Sharan) #RD

Conflict and crime

·        The civil war in Nepal (1996–2006) led to lower food consumption and less dietary diversity, mostly through reduced purchased food. ( Marchesi and Rockmore ) #FE

·        Data from 43 African countries shows that conflict over power emerges due to ethnic groups’ disagreement over the mix of public goods provided by a culturally distant government. (Guarnieri) #DID

·        Police station openings deter violent crime by 15 percent and housing crime by 30 percent—leading to 4–6 percent increase in housing values in Colombia. (Morales-Mosquera) #IV #DID

·        “A one standard deviation increase in the total pounds of bombs dropped (in Laos) is associated with a 9.3% fall in GPD per capita.” (Ria ñ o and Caicedo) #IV

·        Pretrial detention in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil reduces re-arrest in the medium term (mostly driven by incapacitation effects) and increases the probability and severity of post-release crime. (Ribeiro and Ferraz) #IV

·        Police “repression causes a temporary deterrence effect but only on students with social (rather than geographic) links to the victim.” Police violence increased student-led boycotts and had negative educational consequences for students in Chile. (Gonzalez)

·        US drone strikes in Pakistan encourage terrorism, causing up to 17.5 percent of all terror attacks or about 6,000 deaths. (Mahmood and Jetter) #IV

·        Following the 1918 Finnish Civil War, substantial increases in redistribution and a drastic shift towards equality occurred in municipalities that were affected by the 1866–1868 famine, that had higher levels of pre-conflict inequality, and that had more insurgents. (Meril ä inen, Mitrunen, and Virkola)

·        Ethnic civil conflicts in Africa between 1989–2009 reveal that gender-unequal armed actors are more likely to be perpetrators of sexual violence. Sexual violence also increases “when the perpetrator is more gender-unequal than the victim.” (Guarnieri and Tur-Prats)

·        “An increase in the value of (labor intensive) artisanal mining activities increase both the use of sexual violence and nonlethal violence against civilians” using data from across Africa. “By contrast, an increase in the value of (capital intensive) industrial mines increases only the use of lethal violence.” (Fourati, Girard, and Laurent-Lucchetti)

·        US marijuana liberalization led to a large “reduction in both marijuana cultivation and gun-related homicides in Mexico as well as an increase in legal agricultural outputs.” (Swanson)

·        According to data from 25 African countries, the strength of an ethnic group identity increases when mineral resource exploitation in that group’s historical homeland intensifies. (Berman, Couttenier, and Girard)

·        Grassroots monitoring leads to a decrease in the share of missing expenditures of 8–10 percentage points in non-audit villages in Indonesia. However, “in government audit villages, individuals are less likely to attend, talk, and actively participate in accountability meetings.” (Gonzales, Harvey and Tzachrista)

·        “Concentrated incentives, i.e. notifying of audit timing in advance, would have persuaded bureaucrats to forgo misappropriating an additional USD 35m (16% of average annual expenditures [on Indonesia’s employment guarantee program]) when compared to dispersed incentives, i.e. messages are uninformative and audit timing is unpredictable.” (Wong)

·        Switching from appointed to randomly assigned municipal auditors in Italy increased municipality’s surplus by 9 percent and debt repayments by 8 percent, with improvements coming from those that ran deficits before the reform and where the mayor did not face re-election pressure. (Vannutelli) #DID

·        In Russia, the procurement prices in rigged auctions are between 36 percent and 44 percent higher and the reported number of bidders is 23 percent lower. (Charankevich) #FE

·        Reducing the separation between Church and State can be corrosive to political institutions: religious leaders in Pakistan use their legitimacy to gain political office and misuse their political authority to undermine the independence of the Judiciary. (Mehmood and Seror)

·        Male-specific labor market shocks in Brazil increase support for Bolsonaro among men, while female-specific labor market shocks reduce support among women. (Barros and Santos Silva)

·        Rodrigo Duterte’s 2016 inauguration speech on illegal drugs solidified the population’s perception of illegal drugs as one of the primary and most pressing concerns in the Philippines. (Jetter and Molina)

·        Voters in South Africa are swayed by “whether a party is just winning a pre-election poll, compared to just losing.” “Supporters of the party just ahead in the polls are 10 percentage points more likely to turn out to vote and 12 percentage points more likely to vote for their party.” (Orkin)

·        Regionalist parties cause local violence in constituencies with significant tribal populations in India, as successful regionalists favor local ethnic majorities, causing higher uncertainty for minority groups. (Kapoor and Magesan)

·        The Ebola epidemic in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone in 2014 – 2016 led “people living in more ethnically diverse and less segregated communities” to “demonstrate a broadened sense of identity and lower attachment to own ethnic group following Ebola.” But the effect was the opposite in more isolated communities. ( Yarkin ) #FE #IV

·        In Nepal, people playing a lab game demonstrated that among closely knit groups, group members may not choose someone to be the formal monitor of behavior, whereas among more sparsely connected groups, they’re more likely to do so. ( Iacobelli and Singh ) #LIF

·        “The need to protect from weather-related subsistence shocks led to weaker kin ties and the development of institutional arrangements going beyond the local community.” Countries whose ancestors had weaker kin ties are associated with institutions of higher quality over time. (Tedeschi)

·        Network recovery from aggregated relational data is generally possible without parametric assumptions using a nuclear-norm penalized regression. Computation takes seconds for samples with hundreds of observations. (Alidaee, Auerbach, and Leung)

·        A tax exemption for newly built buildings in Montevideo, Uruguay led to more housing in some areas. In those areas, grocery store prices fell and there was more variety, driven by increasing competition. ( Borraz et al. ) #DID

·        What is the effect of public good and tax collection on tax compliance and political protest? In Haiti, tax collection lowered tax compliance and increased political action, while public goods led to higher tax compliance and lower political action. (Krause) #RCT

·        “Multinational firms can avoid paying taxes by using intra-group transactions to shift profits to low-tax jurisdictions.” A tax reform in Chile, intended to raise revenues, did not achieve that, but it did increase “the demand for tax advisory services.” ( Pomeranz ) #DID #ES

·        A tax reform in Thailand reduced the price subsidy for long-term savings. Middle-income taxpayers—especially those already making small contributions—reduce their savings much more than high-income taxpayers. ( Muthitacharoen and Burong ) #DID

·        Providing better advice to customs inspectors in Madagascar boosted their fraud findings, but less so when “opportunities for graft are large.” Monitoring inspectors did not “result in the detection of more fraud or the collection of more revenue.” ( Chalendard et al. ) #IV #RCT

·        A letter experiment to nudge income taxpayers in Eswatini resulted in non-filers significantly responding to the nudges, while nil and active filers did not . (Santoro) #RCT

·        Larger municipal councils in Brazil have greater political diversity, collect higher tax revenues (on services), and exhibit higher expenditures on “pro-social” public goods (health, education, and housing). (Kresch et al.) #RD

·        A personal income tax reform in Uganda—increasing the marginal tax rate of the top 1 percent group of taxpayers by 10 percentage points—led to a substantial decline in reported income among that income group. (Jouste et al.) #DID

·        Firms in India “remit 20% higher taxes and report 16% higher taxable income, once they are subject to third-party audits.” (Choudhary and Gupta) #DID

Urban and infrastructure

·        A location-based price subsidy in Bogotá (Colombia) leads to neighborhood blocks having newer houses—implying more construction. Properties in areas receiving a small subsidy are cheaper than those receiving a bigger subsidy. (Uribe) #RD

·        Scheduled Castes/Tribes and Muslims are more likely to live in poorer cities in India. Cities with more Muslims have worse access to education and health, while cities with Schedule Castes/Tribes have better access. (Adukia et al.)

·        “Subsidies for investment in rural areas in India created net benefits for workers due to larger agglomeration economies.” (Reed)

·        Better transit networks reduce overall criminal activity and improve welfare in Medellín, Colombia, despite dispersing some criminality to different parts of the city. (Khanna et al.)

·        Areas in Tokyo that had a higher proportion of local lords’ estates at the end of the 1850s now have taller and fewer buildings, more floor space, and higher land prices. (Yamasaki, Nakajima, and Teshima) #RD

·        The Taiping Rebellion in 19 th century China blocked land routes and increased sea-trade. This catalyzed a population shift towards port cities. (Hu)

·        Transit improvements in Mexico City “reduce informality rates by 4 percentage points” (as informal workers are more sensitive to commuting costs). Worker’s reallocation to the formal sector explain about 17–25 percent of the total welfare gains stemming from the new infrastructure. (Zárate) #DID

·        How does slum demolition in Victorian England affect the economic outcomes of the displaced? Displaced residents were 7.4 percentage points more likely to move out of their neighborhood and 7.8 percentage points more likely to change their occupation in the medium-run due to the loss of self-owned businesses and local job opportunities. (He)

·        “After the Mexican Revolution, Indigenous people who descend from centralised societies in pre-colonial times were better able to reject road infrastructure in Mexico.” Where road building was less successful, economic outcomes are worse today. (Elizalde and Hidalgo, and Salgado) #DID

·        In Turkish provinces where the length of an expressway network increased from 51km to 193km, the AKP party’s vote share increased by 4.2 percentage points, or a one-third increase between 2002 and 2011. (Akubulut-Yuksel, Okoye, and Turan) #FE

·        Can White Elephants Kill? Unfinished sewerage projects in Peru “increased early-life mortality, driven by lack of water availability, water-borne diseases and accidents.” (Bancalari)

·        Over 40 percent of infrastructure projects in Brazil are never completed. A change in mayor negatively impacts the delivery of projects inherited (from the opposition) in a construction stage, while it positively impacts the delivery of more recent projects. (Granato and Ferraz) #RD

·        Areas which adopted electricity early in late 19 th century Switzerland continue to be more industrialized and have higher incomes today. The persistence is explained by increased human capital accumulation and innovation. (Brey) #IV

·        Access to rural roads increases agricultural fires (to clear agricultural residue) which cause a 1.25 percent increase in local PM2.5 pollution in rural India. (Garg, Jagnani, and Pullabhotla) #RD

·        Brazilian municipalities closer to a migrants’ settlement (from the early 20 th century) have enhanced provision of public goods today and more well-defined property rights. The settlements implied a larger size of the middle class which increased pressures for public goods provision and for more egalitarian legal institutions. (Guimbeau)

Water and sanitation

·        A 1 SD reduction in childhood diarrhea mortality rates from the Programa de Agua Limpia—a 1991 clean water program in Mexico—leads to a 6 percent persisting increase in cognitive skills and 0.11 SD increase in height in adolescence. (Bhalotra, Brown, and Venkataramani)

·        Drought-hit households in Uganda are 3 percentage points more likely to pay user fees for water and increase time spent fetching water by 1.8 hours per week (13 percent increase). Women and girls spend more time fetching water. (Kamei)

·        The Swachh Bharat Mission—an in-house toilet construction program in India—reduced sexual assault of women but did not affect reported rape. (Mahajan and Sekhri) #IV

·        Exposure to European Christian missions results in a broader scope of morality in the Democratic Republic of Congo today as it is associated with weaker kinship ties and less communal (i.e. more universal) moral values. (Bergeron) #LIF

·        Massive public-school construction in Indonesia in the 70s decreased attendance in primary Islamic schools in favor of public schools but increased enrolment in religious schools at secondary level—absorbing the higher demand that resulted from mass public primary schooling. (Bazzi, Hilmy, and Marx)

·       Religious conversion by Christians missions caused persistent anti-gay norms and attitudes in a sample of 33 African countries. (Ananyev and Poyker)

Agriculture and the environment

Agriculture.

·        Why do farmers often “sell low” and “buy high”? Across 20 years and 26 countries, the lean-season price (which we’d expect to be high) doesn’t exceed the harvest season price (which we’d expect to be low) more than a quarter of the time across all countries (and more than half the time in Nigeria). Wait, you mean the farmers knew what they were doing all along? ( Cardell and Michelson )

·        Giving farmers in Mexico autonomy increased adoption of improved agricultural practices, but only in the years after the intervention ended. ( Gine ) #RCT

·        In 2014, maize farmers in Tanzania received vouchers for fertilizer, plot-specific fertilizer recommendations, or both. Three to five years later, only farmers who received both “sustain higher yields after the initial intervention concluded.” But even that might be measurement error. ( Tamim et al. ) #RCT

·        Farmers in Bihar, India who received reusable, hermetically sealed storage bags for a small price were no more likely to use them than farmers who got them for free. But getting them for free initially did reduce farmers’ willingness to pay for the bags later, “suggesting free distribution can stifle future markets for repeat-purchase goods.” ( Shukla, Pullabhotla, and Baylis ) #RCT

·        Training Bangladeshi farmers on a rice-growing innovation boosted “rice yields, revenues, costs, and profits for both trained and untrained farmers in training villages.” Even life satisfaction went up! ( Barrett et al. ) #RCT

·        Training dragon fruit farmers in Vietnam improves the quality of dragon fruit (less pesticide residue), and training farmers and intermediaries improve quality even more, but just training intermediaries didn’t cut it. ( Park, Yuan, and Zhang ) #RCT

·        “Several African countries have recently centralized their agricultural markets by launching a commodity exchange. What would be the impact of such a move?” This paper presents a model and finds that “forcing all farmers to sell into the commodity exchange can make some farmers worse off.” ( Nyarko and Pellegrina )

·        In Ethiopia, access to a rural road by itself didn’t boost agricultural productivity, and neither did the provision of agricultural extension. But together they boosted productivity by 6 percent. ( Gebresilasse ) #FE #IV

·        Why is fertilizer use so low in so many African countries? In Tanzania, lots of farmers worry about counterfeit fertilizer despite testing suggesting it’s not a problem. Two possible explanations: crop yields depend on lots of factors so farmers misattribute low yields to bad fertilizer, and farmers have uncertainty about the likelihood of fertilizer being bad. Evidence from Uganda supports both hypotheses. ( Hoel et al. )

·        “Representative household surveys from the wide Niger river basin [in Niger and Nigeria] show that the relationship between farmers’ market access and crop trade is not simply explained by market access.” ( Tsuda )

·        How does an agricultural minimum wage affect the effects of weather shocks on labor market outcomes in South Africa? “Minimum wage substantially weakens the resilience of agricultural employment to reduced soil moisture in the short term.” (Sharp) #DID

·        A public works program implemented in Ethiopia since 2005 shows no effect on agricultural productivity. (Gazeaud and Stephane) #DID

Natural disasters

·        Short-term changes in the share of people living in poverty impact tropical cyclone mortality risk in the Philippines at the municipal level. (Tennant)

·        Natural disasters in Indonesia increase risk aversion among exposed individuals, with variation by severity, type and time frame of the disasters. (Purcell)

Deforestation

·        Increasing agricultural productivity could lead to either less deforestation (because people use land more intensively) or more deforestation (because it makes agricultural land more valuable). In Uganda, an agricultural extension program reduced annual deforestation. ( Abman et al. ) #RD

·        In Peru, re-electing an incumbent mayor reduces deforestation by a third. ( Medina, Moromizato, and Barron ) #RD

·        Rising rice prices in Cambodia increased deforestation as farmers used more land for cash crops. ( Wilcox, Ortiz-Bobea, and Just ) #IV

·        A tax on passenger vehicles in Uganda decreased imports of passenger vehicles but didn’t reduce registration, since local traders had large inventories. ( Forster and Nakyambadde ) #DID

·        Pollution generated by coal fueled power increases anemia among women and children in India. (Datt et al.)

·        Receiving air pollution forecasts increases willingness to pay to continue receiving such forecasts in Lahore, Pakistan. (Ahmad et al.) #RCT

·        Air pollution in Colombia not only affects respiratory and cardiovascular health, but also mental health. (Ordonez)

·        Land acquisition for Special Economic Zones in India “increases uncertainty about landownership leading to a reduction in area under cultivation. This reduces labor demand in agriculture, suppressing agricultural wages and worsening income inequality.” (Misra) #DID

·        High levels of air pollution decrease student attendance via a health effect and thus reduce reading outcomes by 1.1–2.4 percentage points and math outcomes by 0.5–1.9 percentage points, with girls and older children witnessing a larger decline. (Balakrishnan and Tsaneva)

Macroeconomics

Growth and inequality.

·        Neoclassical growth theory predicts that countries will converge to a level of income affected by their policies, institutions, and culture. Adding the last twenty years of data to older analyses suggests a trend toward unconditional convergence since the 1960s. Policies and institutions have tended to converge toward those associated with richer countries. (Kremer, Willis, and You)

·        Splitting municipalities in Brazil “increases economic activity and public sector delivery in new municipalities. Parent municipalities remain unaffected.” (Dahis and Szerman)

·        “Individuals that were exposed to democratic institutions during their “impressionable years” (ages 18–25) display persistently higher levels of civic engagement.” (Ajzenman, Aksoy, and Fiszbein)

·        Vernacularization, i.e. the increased use of the common or spoken tongues in writing following the Protestant Reformation in 1517, led to a significant increase in works from authors with low socioeconomic background. An increase in vernacular printing also increased city population growth and in future births of famous individuals. (Binzel, Link, and Ramachandran)

·        In India, the steady state distribution of household durable expenditures exhibits natural clusters (or “classes”). “Households in the lowest class may be unable to take advantage of either the labor market (via education investment to increase subsequent income) or the marriage market (via durables as a signal of ‘social status’).” (Maitra)

·        A new metric intended to capture the concept of “inclusive growth” is used to demonstrate that in India, there is “evidence of inclusive growth only in horizontal decomposition (social groups and religion) in the urban sector and for a few (middle) deciles in the rural sector.” (Thapliyal and Malghan)

·        OLS estimates of relative income mobility based on household data in Indonesia show higher mobility than the preferred IV estimates. Absolute mobility in income and consumption expenditure also suggests lower upward mobility. (Zafar) #IV

·        Who benefits from an allocation? Allocations of Mexico’s PROGRESA anti-poverty program rank a household 13 percentiles higher if indigenous, 8 percentiles lower for each SD increase in household income, and 21 percentiles higher for each additional small child in the household, on average. (Björkegren, Blumenstock, and Knight)

·        Foreign capital liberalization reduces capital misallocation and increases aggregate productivity in India. “For initially high marginal revenue products of capital (MRPK), liberalization increased revenues by 19%, physical capital by 59%, and wage bills by 29%.” There were no effects on low MRPK firms. (Bau and Matray) #DID

·        In Peru, “where different ethnic groups were (historically) composed of more heterogenous subpopulations, they engage in more reciprocal behavior and exhibit more open attitudes toward out-group members.” (Artiles)

·        How much can employers suppress wages below marginal productivity? In Colombia’s exporting firms, “workers produce about 30% more than their wage level.” (Amodio and de Roux)

·        Reductions in trade costs of agricultural outputs and inputs across countries between 1980 and 2015 led to welfare and productivity gains. (Farrokhi and Pellegrina)

·        China’s accession to the World Trade Organization and the subsequent reduction in tariff uncertainty (i.e. higher exports) led to a lower probability of enrolling in high school, especially in urban areas. (Leight and Pan) #DID

·        “Exporter market power prevents farmers (in Ecuador) from benefiting from international trade.” (Zavala)

·        Chinese import competition increased formal employment in India by 4.6 percent and aggregate labor productivity by 3.9 percent. (Chakraborty, Singh, and Soundararajan) #IV

·        Exposure to Chinese imports led to short-run declines in employment of both men and women in Peru; however, adverse effects are only persistent for women. (Mansour, Medina, and V é lasquez)

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#ES = Event study

#FE = Fixed effects

#IV = Instrumental variables

#LIF = Lab in the field

#ML = Machine learning

#PSM = Propensity score matching

#RCT = Randomized controlled trial

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·        Experiencing an earthquake in Indonesia before age 5 leads to 0.7 years less schooling in the long run. Boys have lower education outcomes including cognitive skills, whereas girls exhibit worse health outcomes. (Gignoux, Menéndez, and Music) #DID

·        Across more than 140 impact evaluations of education interventions in African countries, multi-faceted pedagogical support programs and mother tongue instruction programs both performed well in multiple settings. ( Evans and Mendez Acosta ) You can also read the authors’ blog post about the paper.

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Development Economics: Definition and Types

Development economics is a branch of economics  that focuses on improving fiscal, economic, and social conditions in developing countries . Development economics considers factors such as health, education, working conditions, domestic and international policies, and market conditions with a focus on improving conditions in the world's poorest countries.

The field also examines both macroeconomic and microeconomic factors relating to the structure of developing economies and domestic and international economic growth .

Key Takeaways

• Development economics is a branch of economics whose goal is to better the fiscal, economic, and social conditions of developing countries.
• Areas that development economics focuses on include health, education, working conditions, and market conditions.
• Development economics seeks to understand and shape macro and microeconomic policies in order to lift poor countries out of poverty.
• The application of development economics is complex and varied as the cultural, social, and economic frameworks of every nation is different.
• Four common theories of development economics include mercantilism, nationalism, the linear stages of growth model, and structural-change theory.

Understanding Development Economics

Development economics studies the transformation of emerging nations into more prosperous nations. Strategies for transforming a developing economy tend to be unique because the social and political backgrounds of countries can vary dramatically. Not only that, but the cultural and economic frameworks of every nation is different also, such as women's rights and child labor laws.

Students of economics, and professional economists, create theories and methods that guide practitioners in determining practices and policies that can be used and implemented at the domestic and international policy level.

Some aspects of development economics include determining to what extent rapid population growth helps or hinders development, the structural transformation of economies, and the role of education and healthcare in development.

They also include international trade, globalization , sustainable development, the effects of epidemics, such as HIV, and the impact of catastrophes on economic and human development.

Prominent development economists include Jeffrey Sachs, Hernando de Soto Polar, and Nobel Laureates Simon Kuznets, Amartya Sen , and Joseph Stiglitz.

Types of Development Economics

Mercantilism.

Mercantilism is thought to be one of the earliest forms of development economics that created practices to promote the success of a nation. It was a dominant economic theory practiced in Europe from the 16th to the 18th centuries. The theory promoted augmenting state power by lowering exposure to rival national powers.

Like political absolutism and absolute monarchies, mercantilism promoted government regulation by prohibiting colonies from transacting with other nations.

Mercantilism monopolized markets with staple ports and banned gold and silver exports. It believed the higher the supply of gold and silver, the more wealthy it would be. In general, it sought a trade surplus (exports greater than imports), did not allow the use of foreign ships for trade, and it optimized the use of domestic resources.

Economic Nationalism

Economic nationalism reflects policies that focus on domestic control of capital formation , the economy, and labor, using tariffs or other barriers. It restricts the movement of capital, goods, and labor.

Economic nationalists do not generally agree with the benefits of globalization and unlimited free trade . They focus on a policy that is isolationist so that the industries within a nation are able to grow without the threat of competition from established companies in other countries.

The economy of the early United States is a prime example of economic nationalism. As a new nation, it sought to develop itself without relying so much on outside influences. It enacted measures, such as high tariffs, so its own industries would grow unimpeded.

Linear Stages of Growth Model

The linear stages of growth model was used to revitalize the European economy after World War II.

This model states that economic growth can only stem from industrialization . The model also agrees that local institutions and social attitudes can restrict growth if these factors influence people's savings rates and investments.

The linear stages of growth model portrays an appropriately designed addition of capital partnered with public intervention. This injection of capital and restrictions from the public sector leads to economic development and industrialization.

Structural-Change Theory

The structural-change theory focuses on changing the overall economic structure of a nation, which aims to shift society from being a primarily agrarian one to a primarily industrial one. For example, Russia before the communist revolution was an agrarian society. When the communists overthrew the royal family and took power, they rapidly industrialized the nation, allowing it to eventually become a superpower.

What Is Development Economics Used for?

Development economics is the study of how emerging nations become more financially stable. It can be used as a tool for students and economists working to develop policies that can be used in creating domestic and international policy.

What Is the Goal of Development Economics?

Ultimately, the study of development economics is meant to help better the financial, economic and social circumstances in developing countries through the enactment of certain structures and policies.

What Are the 4 Main Topics in Development Economics?

The topics, or types of development economics include mercantilism, economic nationalism, linear stages of growth model, and structural-change theory.

Development economics examines things like the structure of domestic and international economies in order to improve conditions in developing countries. There are many theories of development economics. While mercantilism, nationalism, linear stages of growth, and structural-change theory are four of the most common, this field of study continues to develop and change.

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51+ Economics Project Topics [Updated]

Economics may sound like a daunting subject, but it’s all around us, influencing every aspect of our lives. Economic projects delve into various aspects of how societies produce, distribute, and consume products or goods and services. Whether you’re a student looking for compelling economics project topics or someone curious about the world of economics, this guide will walk you through some fascinating areas to explore.

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• Choose a Topic: Choose an economic subject that captures your interest and is in line with the requirements of your assignment or the objectives of your research. It could be a macroeconomic trend, a microeconomic analysis, or a specific area like environmental economics or development economics.
• Conduct Research: Collect pertinent data and information from credible sources like scholarly journals, government reports, economic repositories, and literature. Make sure to critically evaluate the credibility and reliability of your sources.
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By following these steps, you can effectively write an economic project that demonstrates your understanding of economic concepts, analytical skills, and ability to communicate research findings effectively.

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• The Impact of Fiscal Policy on Economic Growth
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• Assessing the Role of Government Spending in Stimulating Aggregate Demand
• Examining the Causes and Consequences of Economic Recessions

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• Market Structure Analysis: A Case Study of the Smartphone Industry
• Consumer Behavior and Preferences in the Fast Food Industry
• The Impact of Price Elasticity on Revenue in the Airline Industry
• Producer Surplus and Profit Maximization in Competitive Markets
• Analyzing Market Failures and the Need for Government Intervention

International Economics Topics

• The Effects of Trade Liberalization on Developing Countries
• Exchange Rate Volatility and Its Impact on International Trade
• Globalization and Its Effects on Income Inequality
• Trade Policies and Their Influence on Foreign Direct Investment
• Comparative Advantage and Specialization in International Trade

Environmental Economics Topics

• The Economics of Renewable Energy Adoption
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• Economic Valuation of Ecosystem Services
• Environmental Regulations and Firm Behavior: A Case Study Approach
• The Role of Economics in Biodiversity Conservation Efforts

Development Economics Topics

• Microfinance and Poverty Alleviation: Lessons from Case Studies
• The Impact of Education on Economic Development
• Evaluating the Effectiveness of Conditional Cash Transfer Programs
• Gender Inequality and Economic Development: An Empirical Analysis
• The Role of Foreign Aid in Promoting Sustainable Development

Behavioral Economics Topics

• Behavioral Biases in Consumer Decision-Making: A Experimental Study
• Nudge Theory and Its Applications in Public Policy
• Prospect Theory and Risk Preferences in Investment Decisions
• The Influence of Social Norms on Economic Behavior
• Behavioral Economics Approaches to Addressing Climate Change

Econometrics and Quantitative Analysis Topics

• Time-Series Analysis of Stock Market Volatility
• Regression Analysis of Factors Affecting Housing Prices
• Forecasting Macroeconomic Indicators Using Machine Learning Techniques
• Panel Data Analysis of Regional Economic Disparities
• Causal Inference Methods in Economic Research

Policy Analysis and Evaluation Topics

• Cost-Benefit Analysis of Infrastructure Projects
• Evaluating the Impact of Minimum Wage Policies on Employment
• Welfare Effects of Tax Reform: A Microsimulation Approach
• Policy Responses to Economic Shocks: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Assessing the Effectiveness of Anti-Poverty Programs in Developing Countries

Monetary Economics Topics

• The Transmission Mechanism of Monetary Policy
• Central Bank Independence and Inflation Targeting
• Quantitative Easing and Its Effects on Financial Markets
• The Role of Interest Rates in Determining Investment Decisions
• Digital Currencies and the Future of Monetary Policy

Labor Economics Topics

• The Economics of Immigration: Impacts on Labor Markets
• Gender Wage Gap: Causes and Policy Implications
• The Effects of Automation on Employment Patterns
• Labor Market Dynamics and Unemployment Duration
• Evaluating the Impact of Minimum Wage Laws on Poverty

Health Economics Topics

• The Economics of Healthcare Financing Systems
• Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of Healthcare Interventions
• The Impact of Health Insurance Coverage on Healthcare Utilization
• Behavioral Economics Approaches to Promoting Healthier Lifestyles
• Healthcare Market Competition and Patient Outcomes: Evidence from Empirical Studies

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• Lack of Clarity in Research Question: Ensure your research question is clear, specific, and well-defined. Avoid ambiguity or broad topics that make it difficult to focus your research.
• Poor Data Quality: Avoid using unreliable or outdated data sources. Ensure your data is accurate, relevant, and obtained from reputable sources.
• Ignoring Assumptions: Be transparent about the assumptions underlying your analysis. Ignoring or glossing over assumptions can weaken the validity of your findings.
• Overly Complex Models: While sophisticated models can be impressive, avoid unnecessarily complex models that obscure key relationships or make interpretation difficult.
• Ignoring Alternative Explanations: Consider alternative explanations for your findings and address potential counterarguments. Ignoring alternative explanations can weaken the credibility of your analysis.
• Misinterpreting Correlation as Causation: Be cautious when interpreting correlations as causation. Correlation does not imply causation, so ensure you have robust evidence to support causal claims.
• Ignoring Feedback Effects: Consider feedback effects and dynamic interactions between variables in your analysis. Ignoring feedback effects can lead to biased or misleading conclusions.
• Ignoring Heterogeneity: Recognize heterogeneity within the population or sample under study. Ignoring heterogeneity can lead to overgeneralization of results.
• Overlooking Endogeneity: Be mindful of endogeneity issues, where the relationship between variables is bidirectional or influenced by unobserved factors. Addressing endogeneity requires careful modeling and appropriate techniques.
• Inadequate Literature Review: Conduct a thorough literature review to situate your research within the existing literature. Avoid overlooking relevant studies or failing to acknowledge prior research.
• Inadequate Discussion of Limitations: Acknowledge the limitations of your study and discuss their implications for the validity and generalizability of your findings.
• Poor Presentation and Organization: Ensure your project is well-organized and clearly presented. Avoid cluttered or confusing visuals, inconsistent formatting, or unclear writing.

By avoiding these common pitfalls, you can enhance the quality and credibility of your economics projects and contribute meaningfully to the field of study.

Economics is a dynamic and multifaceted field, offering endless opportunities for exploration and discovery. Whether you’re interested in understanding the forces shaping the global economy or seeking solutions to pressing social issues, there’s a wealth of topics to explore.

By delving into these areas, you’ll gain valuable insights into how economies work and how they can be improved for the benefit of all. So, don’t hesitate to dive into economics project topics and start exploring the fascinating world of economics.

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The distribution of parental leave uptake and childcare activities continues to conform to traditional gender roles. In 2002, with the goal of increasing gender equality, Sweden added a second “daddy month,” i.e., an additional month of pay-related parental leave reserved exclusively for each parent. This policy increased men’s parental leave uptake and decreased women’s, thereby increasing men’s share. To understand how various factors contributed to these outcomes, we develop and estimate a quantitative model of the household in which preferences towards parental leave respond to peer behavior. We distinguish households by the education of the parents and ask the model to match key features of the parental leave distribution before and after the reform by gender and household type (the parents’ education). We find that changed incentives and, especially, changed social norms played an important role in generating these outcomes whereas changed wage parameters, including the future wage penalty associated with different lengths of parental leave uptake, were minor contributors. We then use our model to evaluate three counterfactual policies designed to increase men’s share of parental leave and conclude that giving each parent a non-transferable endowment of parental leave or only paying for the length of time equally taken by each parent would both dramatically increase men’s share whereas decreasing childcare costs has almost no effect.

We received helpful comments from participants at the 11th Annual Di Tella Conference and the Gender in the Global Economy Conference as well as seminar audiences at Carlos III University and IFAU, Uppsala. Albrecht and Vroman thank IFAU for financial support and Fernández thanks the CV Starr Center. The views expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Bureau of Economic Research.

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Economic development key to reducing Africa’s crop water footprint

Africa’s water efficiency would increase by 34% in 2030 as compared to 2016 due to an expected 60% increase in per capita GDP, according to research. 

A study carried out by the University of Zaragoza and the JRC evaluated the impact of macroeconomic, climatic, and agronomic factors on the agricultural crop water footprint in the African continent, using econometric panel data techniques and considering potential spatial relationships.

The results reveal a significant spatial dependence in the water footprint across neighbouring countries, thus confirming the existence of spatial relationships and highlighting the need for coordinated cross-border policies to enhance a more efficient use of water.

These spatial relationships in the water footprint are primarily due to shared hydrogeological conditions (common land conditions that affect agricultural production capability) and to the tendency of countries to imitate their neighbours’ decisions regarding aspects such as the type and volume of crops produced, or policies aimed at improving water efficiency, among others.

Among the water footprint drivers considered, per capita GDP emerged as the most influential, indicating that economic development facilitates a reduction in water requirement per unit of production due to technological advancements, improved infrastructural capacity, and more stable economic and political conditions. 

While factoring in the corresponding yield impacts, the temperature increase reduces the water footprint, suggesting that higher average temperatures lead to greater aridity, which incentivises a more efficient use of water. Since temperature change is a consequence of climate change, this result highlights how climate change adaptation measures have been implemented to compensate insufficient mitigation efforts. 

Finally, researchers observe that a higher proportion of land area dedicated to agriculture tends to increase the crop water footprint in the African continent, suggesting that a larger or more extensive agricultural sector raises water needs per unit of production. The higher water footprint of more extensive agricultural systems is due to the lower yields associated to these extensive systems, which could result in lower water use efficiency.

Water footprint in 2030

To illustrate the effect that these drivers may have on future African water footprint, researchers conducted a forward-looking analysis to capture the effect that the increases in per capita GDP for the period 2016-2030 may have on the African water footprint. 

To calculate the growth rate of water footprint for this period, researchers combined per capita GDP projections from the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP) database , under a middle-of-the-road scenario (SSP2 scenario) and the marginal effect of GDP per capita identified in the study. This analysis reveals that the crop water footprint in Africa would be reduced by 34%, from 2,016.44 m3/ton in 2016 to 1,338.15 m3/ton in 2030, due to an expected 60% increase in per capita GDP. 

These findings support the design of adequate agricultural and water management policies to achieve sustainable and resilient food systems that can adapt to future challenges such as population growth, climate change, and other threats to human health, prosperity and environmental sustainability in Africa. In particular, the importance of the spatial effects could further justify a focus on water user performance under Africa’s Agenda 2063, the main platform for the 55 African countries to pursue a Pan-African vision on economic development and sustainability.

The study focused on the African case study due to the crucial role of its agricultural sector in eradicating hunger, improving food security, and influencing economic growth and employment. Additionally, the availability of water resources strongly conditions agricultural production and crop productivity in African countries, which are increasingly affected by drought and in which there is a large dependence on rain-fed agriculture.

Water use and water footprint

The growth in global population, urbanisation rates and economic activity, coupled with the effects of climate change, have increased the pressure on freshwater resources. Improving water efficiency is crucial to ensure sustainable withdrawals and the supply of freshwater,  as defined by the SDG target 6.4 . This is particularly important in the agricultural sector which accounts for 70% of withdrawals worldwide , according to the US-based Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment, and Security .

The water footprint is a relevant metric to evaluate progress related to efficiency in water use. It refers to the direct and indirect usage of water within a production process and reflects the cumulative consumption of this resource per ton of crops produced, calculated through the entire supply chain. This concept has significantly contributed to empirical academic research, though some areas, such as the consideration of spatial relationships and dependencies in the water footprint between neighbouring countries, remain largely under-explored.

To conduct the study  Capturing the drivers of crop water footprints in Africa and its spatial patterns , researchers considered 43 African countries over the period 2002-2016 to analyse the existence of spatial relationships in the WF. After confirming the presence of spatial dependence in the water footprint, researchers estimated an econometric model that incorporates this spatial dependence when analysing the drivers of the water footprint. 

As potential drivers, the model included per capita GDP (as a socioeconomic variable measuring the level of development of countries), the temperature variation (to capture environmental conditions), and the percentage of agricultural land relative to the total area of the country (indicating the importance of agriculture and the existence of a more intensive or extensive agricultural system).

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In this blog, you’ll find some of the top macroeconomic research Paper topics for 2024. Grasping macroeconomics enables you to understand the workings of national and global economies. Let’s delve into this subject-oriented essay topic blog to explore what macroeconomics is and why it is crucial for your research.

What is Macroeconomics? Definition and Scope  

Macroeconomics focuses on broad economic factors such as national income, total employment, and aggregate price levels. It explores how different sectors of the economy interact on a large scale. The discussion could be on anything, including government policies, international trade, and global financial systems.

Macroeconomics studies the economy broadly, concentrating on aspects like GDP, inflation rates, and unemployment, whereas microeconomics zeroes in on individual and business decisions. Macroeconomics addresses large-scale economic factors, while microeconomics explores supply and demand, consumer behavior, and pricing more granularly. Macroeconomics centralizes its attention on broader aspects, while microeconomics focuses on specific topics. Both perspectives offer valuable insights but from distinct viewpoints.

3 Primary Objectives of Macroeconomics  

1. Economic Growth: As a primary objective, economic growth aims to increase the output of goods and services in an economy over time. Sustained economic growth improves living standards, creates job opportunities, and boosts national income. It also empowers governments with more resources to invest in public services and infrastructure.

2. Inflation: Inflation control is a key objective in macroeconomics, focusing on maintaining price stability within an economy. By managing inflation, governments and central banks aim to ensure that prices do not rise too quickly, which can erode purchasing power. Effective inflation control supports economic stability and promotes sustainable growth.

3. Unemployment: Reducing unemployment is a central goal. It aims to balance job availability. High employment levels contribute to economic stability and growth by maximizing the productive capacity of the workforce. Policymakers focus on creating job prospects and enhancing skills to address unemployment and support a healthy economy.

Importance of Studying Macroeconomics  

Macroeconomics offers a comprehensive view of economic health and guides effective policy implementation. Understanding these concepts is essential for grasping the complexities of both national and global economies. Studying macroeconomics is crucial for several reasons. See the following to know them:

Informed Policy Making : Understanding macroeconomic principles helps policymakers design effective strategies to manage economic growth, control inflation, and reduce unemployment. This knowledge is vital for creating policies that stabilize and stimulate the economy.

Economic Forecasting : Macroeconomics provides tools for predicting future economic trends and conditions. Accurate forecasts can guide business decisions, investments, and financial planning, helping both individuals and organizations prepare for potential economic changes.

Global Economic Understanding : Macroeconomics analyzes global economic interactions and trade to help understand the impact of international events on national economies. This knowledge is essential for navigating and responding to global economic challenges.

Economic Stability and Growth : Studying macroeconomics helps understand the factors contributing to economic stability and growth. This insight is crucial for developing strategies to effectively promote sustainable economic development and manage economic fluctuations.

How to Select a Good Macroeconomics Research Topic?

Identify areas of interest :.

Begin by considering what aspects of macroeconomics capture your interest. Are you intrigued by the impact of government policies on economic performance, or are you interested in the effects of international trade? Selecting a topic that genuinely excites you will make the research process more enjoyable and engaging. For instance, if you have a passion for environmental issues, you might investigate the economic implications of climate change policies.

Review Current Literature :

Reviewing current literature is crucial for selecting a good macroeconomic research topic. It helps you understand existing research trends, identify gaps in knowledge, and spot areas where further investigation is needed. Reviewing recent studies, theories, and findings helps pinpoint unresolved issues or underexplored areas, aligning your interests and having the potential for impactful research. It ensures your topic is both relevant and original, contributing to the broader field of macroeconomics.

Look for Gaps in Existing Research  

After pinpointing your area of interest, review existing research to identify gaps. Are there unresolved questions or areas with contradictory results? Addressing these gaps can lead to a distinctive and influential research paper. For example, if most studies focus on the impact of fiscal policy on economic growth but overlook its effects during economic downturns, exploring this angle could provide valuable insights.

Consider Practical Relevance, Impact & Timeliness :

A topic with practical relevance addresses real-world economic issues, influencing policy decisions, business strategies, or societal outcomes. Evaluating the impact ensures that your research can contribute meaningful insights or solutions to pressing economic challenges. Timeliness reflects current economic trends, making your research more pertinent to audiences. This approach makes your work academically rigorous, applicable, and influential.  

Evaluate Data and Resource Feasibility:

Ensure you have access to reliable and comprehensive data sources like economic reports, statistical databases, and scholarly articles necessary for your analysis. Consider whether you have the tools and skills required to analyze this data effectively. Assessing the feasibility involves determining if you can realistically obtain and utilize the necessary data within your research timeline and constraints. It ensures that your research is thoroughly and effectively conducted, leading to credible and insightful results.

Define Clear Objectives :

Start by outlining what you aim to discover or prove through your research. This could be anything from understanding the impact of monetary policy on inflation to evaluating the effects of trade tariffs on economic growth. Articulated objectives guide your focus, narrow your topic, and keep your research relevant. This clarity streamlines the research process, enhancing your findings’ quality and coherence. It also facilitates the communication of your findings.

Top Macroeconomics Research Topics in 2024

1. Why Do We Dislike Inflation?- This paper answers Shiller’s (1997) question: Why do we dislike inflation? It explores the primary reasons behind people’s aversion to inflation and includes surveys to learn people’s perceptions of inflation, its impacts, and reactions.

2. Recent Developments in Financial Risk and the Real Economy— In this topic, you can review recent developments in macro and finance. You can also highlight the relationship between financial risk and the real economy through subtopics and surveys.  

3. The Effects of Macroeconomic Policies on Housing Markets— Discuss macroeconomic policies influencing housing markets. You can explain interest rates’ impact on house affordability and changes in demand. Include studies that show how Fiscal policies drive market behavior.

4. Comparative Analysis: Great Depression & Great Recession— You can state how the Great Depression and the Great Recession offer valuable insights into economic crises. It compares these two significant events’ causes, government responses, and recovery processes.  

5. Government Responses to Unemployment— You can discuss diverse employment strategies of Governments to combat unemployment, particularly during economic downturns. Explore the effectiveness of different approaches and analyze case studies for better understanding.

6. Impact of Foreign Direct Investment on Economic Growth— Review how FDI influences growth in various sectors. You could analyze relevant case studies to clearly reflect the causes and explain how these have significant impacts on the economic growth of different countries.

7. The Relationship Between GDP and Unemployment— You can discuss the relationship between the Gross Domestic Product and unemployment. Explain why these two are often inversely proportional and how GDP changes influence unemployment rates across different sectors.

8. Pros and Cons of the US Economy— Researching this topic allows students to delve into various facets of the US economy. Students can explain the complex economic system along with its strengths and weaknesses, helping them develop a balanced view of the US economy.   

9. The Impact of Globalization on Modern Economies— This research paper will discuss globalization and its impact on worldwide economics. With case studies, you can support the research related to the transformation of modern economics under the influence of globalization.

10. Comparative Study of Capitalism and Socialism— You can analyze various countries’ fundamental principles, historical implementations, and outcomes to offer insights into Capitalism and Socialism. Talk about the advantages and disadvantages of each system with diverse approaches.

11. Historical Analysis of the British Industrial Revolution— Researching it involves exploring the long-term effects of industrialization on economic development in different classes. You can discuss the shift from agrarian economies to industrial ones, the rise of urbanization, and social impacts.

12. Solutions to the Child Labor Problem— Research historical and contemporary efforts to combat this problem. Explore legal frameworks and economic incentives for families. Understanding the causes and effective interventions allows the development of a comprehensive strategy to address the issue.  

13. Supply Chain Constraints and Inflation— You can evaluate how potential supply chain capacity constraints shape inflation. Adding case studies, models, and relevant data explains how this constraint impacts increased demand or capacity reductions related to reasons for inflation.

14. Modern Infectious Diseases: Macroeconomic Impacts and Policy Responses— Discuss standard frameworks for assessing the economic burden of infectious diseases and how to prevent their macroeconomic repercussions. You can also review the health toll and economic impacts of infectious diseases.

15. Foreign Demand Shocks to Production Networks: Firm Responses and Worker Impacts— Explain how firms respond to foreign demand shocks within domestic production networks and assess the impacts on workers. Analyze how specific and overall changes in foreign demand spread through a small open economy, affecting firms and workers.

16. Discrete-Choice Models and Representative Consumer Theory— Explores how individuals make decisions based on limited options and how these choices can be aggregated to reflect market behavior. Delve into the mathematical modeling of individual preferences and the simplification of complex market dynamics into a single representative consumer framework.

17. The Debt Capacity of a Government— Investigate the maximum amount of debt a government can sustain without compromising its financial stability or economic growth. Explore economic indicators, fiscal policies, and external economic conditions to assess the limits of sustainable borrowing.

18. Simulating Endogenous Global Automation— Review the impacts of automation driven by internal economic factors on a global scale. See simulation models to analyze how advancements in automation technology affect labor markets, economic growth, and international trade dynamics.

19. Can Monetary Policy Create Fiscal Capacity?— It explores the relationship between monetary policy actions and a government’s ability to finance its expenditures. You can investigate how central bank policies might enhance a government’s fiscal space and impact economic stability.

20. Welfare and Output with Income Effects and Taste Shocks— Study how changes in income levels and consumer preferences impact overall economic welfare and production. It also analyzes the interplay between economic output, individual well-being, and shifts in consumer tastes, providing insights into the broader effects of economic fluctuations and policy interventions.

21. Market Power in Neoclassical Growth Models— Market power in neoclassical growth models refers to the ability of firms to influence prices and wages due to a lack of perfect competition. Here, I have discussed how this power can lead to deviations from the optimal allocation of resources, potentially affecting long-term economic growth and income distribution within the model.

22. The Macroeconomics of Financial Speculation— This topic reviews how speculative activities in financial markets impact economic variables like investment, consumption, and growth. It explores the potential for speculative bubbles, market volatility, and systemic risks. It analyzes their effects on economic stability and policy responses.

23. The Economics of Walking About and Predicting US Downturns— The economics of walking about involves gathering informal, on-the-ground observations to predict economic downturns in the US. Discuss the traditional economic indicators by capturing real-time business and consumer sentiment, offering early signals of potential recessions.

24. A New Way of Forecasting Recessions— It proposes a new way of displaying and analyzing macroeconomic time series to form recession forecasts. You can use different models & recent data to analyze diverse aspects, including market variables, to predict recessions. 

25. Inclusive Monetary Policy: How Tight Labor Markets Facilitate Broad-Based Employment Growth— Inclusive monetary policy fosters tight labor markets, which help drive broad-based employment growth across diverse demographic groups. We discuss how maintaining low unemployment rates and such policies can reduce disparities in job opportunities and support economic inclusivity.

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