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Why a Tax the U.S. Hasn’t Embraced Has Found Favor in Much of the World
Friday, May 17, 2019
J-PAL affiliate Seema Jayachandran discusses research that demonstrates how the Value Added Tax (VAT) can facilitate tax enforcement.
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May 2019 Newsletter
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
In our May 2019 newsletter, J-PAL launches the IDEA initiative, the Environment & Energy team discusses possible climate policies, and more.
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A wellness program at work may make you feel good, but it won’t improve your health
Friday, April 19, 2019
Study by J-PAL affiliate Katherine Baicker shows little benefit from employee wellness programs.
Gujarat unveils India’s first emissions trading scheme to curb air pollution
Thursday, June 6, 2019 - Live Mint
J-PAL affiliates are conducting an evaluation of the Gujarat's government emissions trading program.
Can 'Nudge' Letters Cut Overprescribing of Psych Meds?
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 - MedPage Today
Article features research by J-PAL affiliate Adam Sacarny, which evaluated the impact of strongly-worded peer comparison review letters sent to high prescribers of quetiapine on prescribing behavior...
Is technology key to improving global health and education, or just an expensive distraction?
Friday, May 31, 2019 - World Economic Forum
J-PAL affiliate Stefan Dercon discusses technology interventions on education and health.
EdNext Podcast: Giving Ed Tech a Chance to Shine
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 - Education Next
A new J-PAL study looks at the impact of a blended learning program on students in India who were not making progress in their local public schools because they were starting out so far behind the...
How not to get more women to work
Tuesday, May 28, 2019 - Live Mint
In communities where women face resistance to work, direct campaigns by employers to drive female employment may not be the best strategy, finds new study by J-PAL affiliate Seema Jayachandran.
For breathable air: Environmental data transparency and Star Rating systems will improve air quality
Thursday, May 23, 2019 - The Times of India
J-PAL affiliate Michael Greenstone discusses how India can tackle air pollution.
What Research Reveals About the Impact of Media on Voter Behaviour
Monday, May 20, 2019 - India Spend
J-PAL staff at out South Asia office share some learnings from our affiliates' research on the impact of the media on voters behavior.
Why a Tax the U.S. Hasn’t Embraced Has Found Favor in Much of the World
Friday, May 17, 2019 - The New York Times
J-PAL affiliate Seema Jayachandran discusses research that demonstrates how the Value Added Tax (VAT) can facilitate tax enforcement.