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Initiative
North America Covid-19 Recovery and Resilience Initiative
J-PAL North America’s Covid-19 Recovery and Resilience Initiative aims to support the recovery of individuals and communities in the aftermath of Covid-19 by identifying and implementing effective policy responses to the pandemic.
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Crime and Violence Prevention in North America
J-PAL North America’s work in crime and violence prevention seeks to identify and promote evidence-based practices to reduce crime and violence, increase opportunities for individuals who are at-risk for involvement in the criminal justice system, and foster the fairness and efficacy of related...
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Gharad Bryan
Gharad Bryan is an Assistant Professor at the London School of Economics. His research interests include migration and financial products for the poor, including commitment savings, insurance, and microcredit. Bryan has conducted research projects in Bangladesh, South Africa, Kenya, and Malawi.
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Dean Karlan
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Shilpa Aggarwal
Shilpa Aggarwal is an assistant professor of economics and public policy at the Indian School of Business.
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Robin Burgess
Robin Burgess is Professor of Economics at the London School of Economics. His areas of research interest include development economics, public economics, political economy, labor economics and environmental economics.
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Harounan Kazianga
Harounan Kazianga is a professor of economics in the Spears School of Business at Oklahoma State University. His research interests are in development microeconomics: agriculture, education, and health.
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Grace Bantebya
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Isabelle Mareschal
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Kristin Hadfield
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Linda Theron
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Armand Sim
Policy insight
Reducing search barriers for job seekers
Programs focused on reducing job search barriers often improve job seekers’ employment outcomes. These programs can help job seekers increase their search effort, identify where and how to look for jobs, surmount geographic and financial obstacles to finding a job, and communicate qualifications to...
Policy insight
Improving agricultural information and extension services to increase small-scale farmer productivity
Agricultural extension services can be improved by leveraging tools like information and communication technologies, trainer incentives, or social learning to support small-scale farmers’ decisions to invest in new, profitable practices. Extension programs that target both male and female members of...