Tag Archives: Institutions

White man’s burden? How the presence of foreigners can change behaviour

Posted on September 10, 2012 by

In my fieldwork in Sierra Leone I often find myself in an uncomfortable position where I receive “special treatment” because of my identity. This is an experience shared by researchers and expat aid workers who try, but fail, to “fit in”. The … Continue reading →

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To understand earnings in Africa, we need to look past the formal/informal divide

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

The debate about whether human capital or labour market institutions are the primary explanation for who earns what in developing countries is a long one. An important waypoint in this debate is the Harris-Todaro model, which came to be used to describe … Continue reading →

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Are contract teachers worth the hype?

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

Everyone complains about ‘failing’ state schools, but some countries are entitled to more of a gripe. State school teachers in a lot of countries just don’t show up for work, students in these schools can’t add and multiply despite years … Continue reading →

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