CSAE applies modern quantitative research methods to improve economic and social conditions for the poorest societies in the world

New Resources

Media Freedom and Democracy: Complements or Substitutes in the Fight against Corruption?, CSAE working paper
Market Integration and Border Effects in Eastern Africa, CSAE working paper
The economics of the Arab Spring, CSAE working paper
Optimal public investment, growth, and consumption: Evidence from African countries, CSAE working paper
Borders that Divide: Education and Religion in Ghana and Togo since Colonial Times, CSAE working paper
CSAE Newsletter 05, Autumn 2011
Aspirations matter: Shaping aspirations can play a crucial role in enabling people to pull themselves out of poverty , iiG Briefing Paper

Funding for CSAE

CSAE research is funded by the World Bank, the ESRC, the Department for International Development (DFID), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the British Academy. The views expressed are not necessarily those of the funding bodies.

UK cover of Wars Guns & Votes by Paul collier

CSAE Conference:

'Economic Development in Africa'

- Sessions will cover political economy, agriculture, finance, growth, education, health, trade, policy... Read more>

Growth Miracles And Growth Debacles, book cover

Plundered Nations?:

Successes and Failures in Natural Resource Extraction.

Using case studies of state decision-making for natural resources, this book aims to highlight the key principles for prosperity, rather than plunder. Read more>

Photo of flower farm in Kenya. Copyright Curt Carnemark / World Bank

Post-election violence reduced exports of Kenyan flower exporters:

Exports were reduced by nearly one quarter on average.

For firms located in conflict areas the reduction was nearly 40%. Diversification of export channels can provide some protection against loss of income. Read more>