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    Blending economics, development, and human rights: A profile of Carlos Diaz-Alejandro
    … A profile of Carlos Diaz-Alejandro … March 29, 2021 | EGC History Blending economics, development, and human rights: A … by a desire to improve the lives of those in his native country, Cuba, the economist became come one of the youngest … finishing, he received an offer from the EGC’s Country Studies Program , which hired young assistant professors and …
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    Sarah Guan
    … In addition, Sarah researched and wrote about the history and continued impact of developing research at the … In addition, Sarah researched and wrote about the history and continued impact of developing research at the … In addition, Sarah researched and wrote about the history and continued impact of developing research at the …
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    Sarah Guan
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    Lisa Qian
    … years of coeducation at Yale, in addition to studying the history of the EGC's intellectual evolution. She produced a  … years of coeducation at Yale, in addition to studying the history of the EGC's intellectual evolution. She produced a  … years of coeducation at Yale, in addition to studying the history of the EGC's intellectual evolution. She produced a  …
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    Lisa Qian
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    Economist Dudley Seers used time at Yale in the 1960s to reimagine international development
    … reimagine international development … July 22, 2021 | EGC History Economist Dudley Seers used time at Yale in the 1960s … resonate today. Photo courtesy of Institute of Development Studies by Greg Larson What is development economics? Several … market economy. Structuralism, by contrast, emphasized country-specific analysis to identify an economy’s key …
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    Dudley Seers Photo courtesy of Institute of Development Studies
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    Covid-19 in low-income countries
    Covid-19 in low-income countries … Covid-19 in low-income countries Faculty engagement EGC affiliates are conducting a range of research and communications activities to address the crisis. Kevin Donovan  worked with colleagues Wyatt Brooks of Arizona …
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    Kaivan Munshi
    … Quarterly Journal of Economics, and the Review of Economic Studies. He was the recipient of the Infosys Prize in the … labor force that has accompanied economic growth in that country. A second line of research, at the intersection of … labor force that has accompanied economic growth in that country. A second line of research, at the intersection of …
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    EGC Quarterly Newsletter: February 2021
    … marking #EGCat60 with: A series of articles about  EGC’s history  and contributions to development economics. Monthly … details. The series is a collaboration with the South Asia Studies Council and the Jackson Institute. Virtual events … Ruggles  and  Miriam Chamberlain , and EGC’s influential  Country Studies program  of the 1960s. EGC researchers …
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    Gerald Jaynes
    … of Economics and the department of African American Studies at Yale University.  He earned the doctorate in … chaired Yale’s Department of African and African American Studies, 1990-1996. He has served in many public capacities … Hours By Appointment Only Fields of Interest Economic History Economics of Race Relations Public Economics … Gerald …
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    How Nancy Birdsall’s time at Yale Economic Growth Center helped her rethink global development
    … her rethink global development … November 17, 2021 | EGC History How Nancy Birdsall’s time at Yale Economic Growth … administrations, and measuring and reporting on other rich country development programs – from aid to trade, migration, … path. After a liberal arts education (a BA in American Studies and an MA in international affairs), she became …
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    Nancy Birdsall at a conference organized by the Center for Global Development in the 2010s. CGD
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    Development Dialogues: What does the future hold for small farms in Africa?
    … Absence of functioning land and labor markets. “In the history of the world, as far as I know, there has never been … policymaking is critical. “There is no single country that implements only one policy… We need the right … University Related News Items Podcast Building In-Country Partnerships in Development Economics: Chris Udry, …
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    Nicholas Ryan
    … Nicholas Ryan studies energy markets and environmental regulation in … and market incentives. His work includes empirical studies of the effect of power grid capacity on electricity … best abate pollution at low social cost. Recent research studies the adoption and pricing of renewable energy in …
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    Family pressure top constraint for female workers, says study
    Family pressure top constraint for female workers, says study … October 6, 2016 | News Family pressure top constraint for female workers, says study For men, it was low wages that was the single biggest reason for quitting Mint By Namita Bhandare This …
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