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Felix Masiye
Felix Masiye is the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Zambia and an Affiliate Assistant Professor at the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington. His research interests span health program evaluation, health financing...
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Remidius Ruhinduka
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Stuti Goyal
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Daniel Masterson
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Regression to the mean: What it is and why it matters for impact evaluations
Regression to the mean is a statistical phenomenon where extreme outcomes tend to be followed by more moderate outcomes—closer to the mean. In the field of social policy, this could mean that individuals selected to participate in a program because of an extreme signal will naturally return back...
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Erica Myers
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Post-Primary Education Initiative
J-PAL’s Post-Primary Education (PPE) Initiative funds randomized evaluations that develop and test innovative solutions for improving access, quality, equity, and relevance of post-primary education in low- and middle-income countries.
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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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Jonathan de Quidt
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Christopher Udry
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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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