We study whether, and how, managers can increase government productivity in the context
of public health provision. Using novel data from public hospitals in Chile, we document that …

This paper provides the first systematic empirical examination of bureaucratic nepotism and
anti-nepotism legislation using data from an entire modern bureaucracy. By linking …

We study the allocation and productivity consequences of training production line
supervisors in soft skills via a randomized controlled trial. Consistent with standard practice …

The rise of the institutions and state capacity paradigms in economics has brought
bureaucratic effectiveness to the forefront of the debate on how to foster economic growth …

Can knowledge of buyer-seller networks be leveraged to improve tax compliance? We
explore this question through a randomized controlled trial in Uganda. Using transaction …

We study whether, and how, managers can increase government productivity in the context
of public health provision. Using novel data from public hospitals in Chile, we document that …

This dissertation contains three self-contained essays in the field of development economics
that studies various aspects of international migration and managerial skill development in …

Low productivity in the private sector, especially amongst small businesses, and poor public
sector service delivery are significant barriers to sustainable and equitable development in …

The implementation of social policies is often hampered by the fact that local decision-
makers may be unwilling or unable to implement the policy as intended by the central …

The implementation of social policies is often hampered by the fact that local decision-
makers may be unwilling or unable to implement the policy as intended by the central …