Ongoing Research

Would you hire a female mechanic? Experimental evidence from motor-mechanics managers in Uganda

Gender segregation in labor markets is a prevalent issue in poor countries, resulting in significant wage gaps and misallocation of talent. Efforts have been made to address this segregation by promoting female labor supply, but the effectiveness of …

The Effect of a Preschool Expansion on Early Learning Outcomes in Peru

Can public preschool education improve early learning outcomes and narrow socioeconomic gaps in academic performance in developing countries? This paper presents quasi-experimental evidence from an expansion of a national preschool program in Peru …

Fair Trade, Unfair Competition: The Effect of Reducing Sales Uncertainty on Farmers’ Production

This project studies the effect of reducing sales uncertainty on farmers’ earnings and competition among purchasers. We partner with the largest purchaser of vanilla in Uganda in 10 districts. The agribusiness promotes organic farming and fair trade …