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

New Resources

Can rural public works affect agricultural wages? Evidence from India, CSAE working paper
The Determinants of Earnings Inequalities: Panel data evidence from South Africa, CSAE working paper
CSAE Research Summary 2012
Financial Architecture and the Monetary Transmission Mechanism in Tanzania, CSAE working paper
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
How to improve knowledge and take-up of public services by the poor: The case of the RSBY National Health Insurance in India, iiG Briefing Paper 20

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'

- plenary sessions videos online... 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>

CSAE Blog:

Are contract teachers worth the hype?:

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:27 GMT

- Everyone complains about ‘failing’ state schools, but some countries are entitled to more of a gripe. State school teachers in a lot of countries just don’t show up for work, students in these schools can’t add and multiply despite years … Continue reading →