… research has documented these – quantifying their impact and identifying potential policy solutions. To name a … power. Market power is the ability of a firm to directly influence market-level outcomes such as product quantity, … in the form of high output prices, which can negatively impact downstream firms and consumers. Market power can also …

… and public opinion? Children and education: How do norms influence child development and education? A lunchtime panel … Ferrara (Harvard University).  Photo by Julia Luckett. The Impact of Gender Norms on the Labor Market Can institutions … enable female labor force participation by mitigating the impact of harmful gender norms? How has the behavior of women …

Attanasio for NBER Reporter: "Understanding Early Childhood Development and Its Importance" … October 22, 2024 | Perspectives Attanasio for NBER Reporter: "Understanding Early Childhood Development and Its Importance" In a piece that received support from …

… that are better integrated with global markets. Has the influence gone the other way, from development economics to … additional thing I’ve found effective, in terms of policy impact, is deeply engaging policymakers, NGOs, or even …

… our series of Development Dialogues , we examine the real impact of vocational training programs in low- and … While some programs show promising results, the overall impact is far from transformational. “Maybe depending on … A critical point raised by the guests is the unequal impact of vocational training.  “It might look unequal to …

… (Figure 1). This variation is used to estimate the quota’s impact. Through the insights that follow, Ladant and … in appointing the CEO and other top executives. Figure 2: Impact of the Quota on the Likelihood of Having a Female CEO … was implemented. See paper for more details.  Figure 3: Impact of the Quota on Female Share Among Top 10% Earners …

… productive inputs, rigid land tenure systems, and the impact of these factors on farmer incomes, nutrition, and … of Illinois Urbana-Champaign) shared  research  on the impact of mistrust in the quality of agricultural inputs on … and India Namrata Kala  (MIT) presented  work  on the impact of mechanization on labor demand in Indian …

… relevant policies to ensure these funds have the greatest impact? Rohini Pande said, “Our aim today is to discuss how … that women not only attend, but actively participate and influence conservation outcomes. “Why do we expect women’s presence to have an impact?” Dr. Bina Agarwal said. “Women’s dependence on …