Econ That Matters

Final JMP post! Anirudh Sankar writes on how explaining why a technology works, rather than just giving instructions, boosts farmer yields. Read: econthatmatters.com/2026/02/tell-m… #JMP #Econtwitter #ETRM

We just released our 5th blog post of our JMP series! @kp_pahurkar examines India's small-scale industry policy, showing how reserving products for small firms created "quality traps" and stunted growth. Check it out: econthatmatters.com/2025/12/indust… #JMP #Econtwitter #ETRM

Our fourth blog post of the JMP series is out! @Khyati_Econ writes on soil-carbon programs, showing why they must consider soil type heterogeneity to improve efficiency. econthatmatters.com/2025/12/paying… #JMP #Econtwitter #ETRM

3rd JMP post! Maximiliano Garcia writes on Chile's water markets, showing legal rights are not enough. Local institutions are essencial for enforcement. Check it out: econthatmatters.com/2025/12/govern… #JMP #Econtwitter #ETRM

Our second blog post for the JMP Series is posted! @RoshanSaha26 writes on how irrigation can worsen wage drops after rainfall shocks. Read: econthatmatters.com/2025/12/when-i… #JMP #Econtwitter #ETRM

To kick things off for our 2025 Job Market Paper series, @ferran__vega writes about his JMP about Solar Electrification in Rural Myanmar. Check it out: econthatmatters.com/2025/12/how-do… #JMP #Econtwitter #ETRM

Our new ETRM interview with Jing Cai is out! We talked about her work on technology adoption, improving SME growth in China, and the importance of "bottom-up" feedback for worker retention. #ETRM #Econtwitter econthatmatters.com/2025/11/etrm-i…

Our new ETRM interview with Jacob Moscona is live! We discussed his research on innovation in developing countries, the role of public R&D, and the persistent challenges of technology adoption. #Econtwitter #ETRM econthatmatters.com/2025/10/etrm-i…

Our new interview with @nico_de_roux is out! We talked about his research on production in developing countries, the usage of models and causal estimation together, and how his research influences policy in Colombia. #Econtwitter #ETRM econthatmatters.com/2025/09/etrm-i…

Next up in our interview series is a conversation with @EmmaRiley19 ! She talks about her research on financial inclusion and women's empowerment, tips on conducting field work in development econ and much more! Check it out: #EconTwitter #ETRM econthatmatters.com/2025/07/etrm-i…

In our latest blog post, @AnoukvVeldhoven talks about her paper that models intimate partner violence as a function of disagreement and communication between partners, and confirms the model's predictions with data from an RCT in Pakistan. econthatmatters.com/2025/07/how-in… #EconTwitter

Your latest interview is out! @manysheva_k talks about the importance of using macroeconomics to study development, innovation in a development context, and engaging with stakeholders. Check it out! econthatmatters.com/2025/06/etrm-i… #ETRM #EconTwitter

Check out our newest interview! @oyebolaoo talks about taxation policy in developing countries, working at the World Bank and advice for PhD students #econtwitter" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">econthatmatters.com/2025/05/etrm-i… #ETRM

Just published! Don't miss our interview with Dean Karlan (@deankarlan) on his path in development economics, the current funding uncertainty, and the value of development aid. Read it here: econthatmatters.com/2025/04/etrm-i… #econtwitter #ETRM

New interview on the blog! @claudferraz talks about the importance of understanding local context and political constraints when studying development policies, among other insights into his career and research. Read the full interview here: econthatmatters.com/2025/04/etrm-i… #econtwitter

We continue with our interview series. This time we interviewed Meredith Startz to discuss development, trade, and the challenges of collecting data to answer questions in these fields econthatmatters.com/2025/03/etrm-i… #econtwitter #DevelopmentEcon #innovation #firm

Studying Brazil's Bolsa Família program, @LeiteMariante finds that unconditional cash transfers boost formal employment among women by 7% over two years, while men's employment remains unaffected. econthatmatters.com/2025/02/can-ca… #econtwitter #ETRM #econ

We are back to our interview series. We had the opportunity to interview @EricVerhoogen to discuss development economics, innovation, and firms. Dive into the insights. Don’t miss it! econthatmatters.com/2025/01/etrm-i… #econtwitter #DevelopmentEcon #innovation #firm

Sharing the gains from trade liberalization, @AnhPTNguyen JMP studies how migration and trade policies work together to reduce inequality in Vietnam econthatmatters.com/2025/01/sharin… #econtwitter #jmp

Studying a gender-based affirmative action policy at a university in Uganda, @SaloniChopra_ found that average university students performance in treated cohorts improved despite lower high school scores for women enrolled econthatmatters.com/2024/12/is-aff… #jmp