Would developing countries be safer if governments listened to business owners more? Participation in drafting regulation appears to make firms more willing to see government as a legitimate regulatory authority Firms Edmund Malesky Markus Taussig Published 03.07.19
Incentivising pro-labour reforms How do countries that compete on low labour costs react to international economic incentives to reduce restrictions on organised labour? Firms Alice Evans Published 01.07.19
Can variation in firm growth explain the development gap? Colombia vs the US A deficit of superstar plants, an excess of microestablishments, and the success of underperformers are key symptoms of Colombia’s development problem Firms Marcela Eslava John Haltiwanger Alvaro Pinzón Published 03.06.19
Technology transfer and the rise of China Who wins and losses in the technology trade war? John van Reenen (MIT) explains why technology transfer in a globalised world isn’t a zero sum game Firms John Van Reenen Published 08.05.19
Flexible credit repayment and risk taking in Bangladesh Lack of insurance is a key constraint to small firms. Flexibility sees improved outcomes and socioeconomic status, combined with lower default rates. Firms Marianna Battaglia Selim Gulesci Andreas Madestam Published 15.03.19
The dynamic effects of computerised VAT invoices on Chinese manufacturing firms Evidence from China shows tax revenues increase in the short run from better enforcement, but these increases decrease over time as firms downsize Firms Haichao Fan Yu Liu Nancy Qian Jaya Wen Published 25.02.19
Costs and benefits of helping firms formalise in Malawi A cheap intervention increased firm registration but failed to impact tax registration, negating potential tax revenue Firms Francisco Campos Markus Goldstein David McKenzie Published 15.02.19
Violent crime reductions boost businesses growth Sharp reductions in violent crime in Colombia led to substantial increments in firm production, firm creation, and higher real income for local workers Firms Sandra Rozo Published 12.10.18
Breaking gender-barriers: How women are becoming managers How do we get more women in senior positions? Chris Woodruff shares insights from the Bangladeshi garment industry Firms Christopher Woodruff Published 03.10.18
