Development
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Policy Radio | Andi Zeisler on Gains and Setbacks for Working Women
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In this week’s episode of Chicago Policy Radio, Bradley Crawford sits down with Andi Zeisler, cofounder of Bitch magazine, to talk about family policy, women’s status in developing countries, and the path of women’s progress over the past fifteen years.
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Labor Markets, Fertility Decisions and Human Capital Investments
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As women in developing countries gain exposure to the labor market, their attitudes toward marriage, fertility, and professional development change.
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The Great Cities of 2025
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The cities of the developing world are taking off. The cities of the Global North ought to get on board, or risk being left behind.
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A Down Payment on Progress
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Conditional cash transfer programs reward good behavior now and result in improved living standards later.
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Public-Private Partnerships in International Development
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The U.S. should put away its wallet and concentrate on making friends.
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Fighting Global Poverty with Hard Numbers
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As policymakers strive to alleviate poverty, J-PAL works to ensure they rely on solid, scientific research.
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What’s That Burger Emitting?
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The business of food is bad for the planet. But the problem isn’t just a first-world one.
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More Palatable and Less Effective
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GDP-linked carbon intensity targets lure wary parties to the climate negotiating table. But are these targets any more than a tease?
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Something for a Rainy Day
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Low-income countries that can afford to be thrifty fare better during financial crises.
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Resource Rich, Capital Investment Poor
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Lessons in financial management for resource-rich countries.