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Commitment Contracts and Employee Behavior in Mexico

Evaluating the Social and Economic Impact of Microcredit on Individual Borrowers and their Communities

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Teacher Student Ratios and School Performance in Udaipur, India

Risk Sharing in Peru

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Reducing Gender Differences in Financial Literacy and Confidence in Israel

Saumitra Jha
Moses Shayo
Researchers evaluated the impacts of increased exposure to financial markets on participants’ financial literacy and investment behavior in Israel, and found it reduced the gender gap in financial literacy and confidence. They found that engaging in financial markets increased participants'...

The Effects of Exposure to Financial Markets on Voter Behavior in Israel

Saumitra Jha
Moses Shayo
In many societies facing violent conflict, policymakers have attempted a number of strategies to reduce conflict and generate support for peace initiatives, but rarely consider the role that exposure to financial markets can play in mitigating social conflict. Researchers evaluated the impacts of...