This dissertation studies economic geography, environment, and political economy issues in developing countries. Chapter 1 studies the conservation of tropical forests. To derive policies that …
My dissertation aims to increase the understanding of the impact of government programs on household economic outcomes in developing countries. My research uses empirical methods …
Rapid urbanization in developing countries presents new challenges for designing public policy. My dissertation studies how informal institutions in these cities impact the optimal provision …
This dissertation shows how mobile phone data can be used in order to study the consequences of short term population movement. All three chapters use …
This dissertation uses original data from Ghana to show evidence of three barriers to the productivity, growth and success of small firms. Chapter 1 explores …