Evaluations

Policy Publications

Search our database of policy briefcases, bulletins, and evidence reviews. Briefcases summarize the results and policy recommendations from one randomized evaluation, while bulletins synthesize the broader policy lessons emerging from multiple evaluations on the same topic. Evidence reviews summarize an existing academic literature review, like a handbook chapter or white paper, for a policy audience.

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Winners and Losers: The Benefits and Dangers of Credit

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Agosto 31, 2023
Providing large loans to small businesses in Egypt had no impact on profits for the average borrower, but entrepreneurs predicted in advance to be top performers saw much higher returns than their peers.

Inspirando al éxito: Entrenamiento personalizado para emprendedores

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Agosto 1, 2019
Agregar sesiones con un role model o asistencia técnica individual a cursos intensivos para microempresarios en Chile, aumentó los ingresos del hogar de los mismos, principalmente debido a que éstos lograron mejores resultados en sus negocios.
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Egyptian Rug Firms Weave Their Way into Foreign Markets

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Septiembre 1, 2019
Offering small rug producers in Egypt opportunities to export rugs to high-income markets increased firm profits through improvements in firms’ technical knowledge, efficiency, and product quality.