Publications

This paper on econometrics explains the theory and implementation of 'cmp' and of a related Mata function, ghk2 (), that implements the Geweke, Hajivassiliou and Keane (GHK) algorithm.chevron_right

This paper proposes a new statistic methodology: income per natural - the mean annual income of persons born in a given country, regardless of where that person now resides. The authors argue that int...chevron_right

This paper examines economic growth in Africa. The author argues that the problem of low economic growth can be linked to the lack of electrical infrastructure and roads on the continent. He concludes...chevron_right

This essay analyzes increases in funding and organizational changes in US development policy. The author proposes a five-point strategy for modernizing US foreign assistance: develop a national foreig...chevron_right

This paper examines US development assistance globally and to sub-Saharan Africa. Drawing on statistical data, the authors describe trends and policy developments in the field.chevron_right

One of the most prominent changes in US foreign policy in recent years is a rapid increase in development assistance. As President George Bush travels to Africa this week, this note takes a look at US...chevron_right

This paper describes one emerging set of the Center for Global Development practices related to advocacy for policy change. The authors give observations about the difficulties of doing in-house evalu...chevron_right

This paper examines the time and dollar costs of post-conflict rebuilding in Liberia, Mozambique, Solomon Islands and East Timor. The author estimates that, even under the most optimistic assumptions,...chevron_right

This paper explores the implications of the trend toward more clean energy for the World Bank and other donor institutions, employing the proposed Mmamabula coal-fired power plant in Botswana as an il...chevron_right

This paper discusses the state of development of African countries. The authors argue that a growing group of sub-Saharan countries are embracing democracy and good governance, instilling stronger mac...chevron_right

This paper discusses higher education and its effects on developing countries. The author argues that higher education is critical to building the human capital that in turn builds the very institutio...chevron_right

This paper discusses problems related to the use of statistical instruments in development research. The author uses simple non-instrumental techniques to demonstrate that the main aid-growth connecti...chevron_right

This paper presents evidence for a link between war, violence and increased individual political participation and leadership among former combatants and victims of violence. It uses this link to unde...chevron_right

This paper addresses the backsliding of democracy in Thailand, Bolivia, Venezuela, and Russia. The authors explore the underlying reasons of reversal in some of the world’s fledgling democracies, and ...chevron_right

This paper addresses how to effectively tackle corruption in foreign investment concessions. The author claims that the fight against corruption in international investments will not succeed unless th...chevron_right