This paper proposes a methodology for measuring the quality of employment from a
multidimensional and public policy perspective in Latin American develo** countries …

Relying on a large-scale experiment in Peru, this study evaluates the effects of an in-class
intervention on financial literacy and financial behaviour. As soon as the programme is over …

How can this puzzle of larger demands and fiscal strengthening be solved? This edition of
the development in the Americas (DIA) report focuses precisely on this question. The book …

Abstract1 Gamification, or the introduction of game elements to non-game contexts, has the
potential to improve learning by increasing student motivation. However, there is little …

This study assesses the empirical relevance of the Harris-Todaro model at high levels of
urbanization–a feature that characterizes an increasing number of develo** countries …

A rapid expansion in the demand for post-secondary education triggered an unprecedented
boom of higher education programs in Colombia, possibly deteriorating quality. This paper …

This paper proposes a methodology for measuring Quality of Employment (QoE) deprivation
from a multidimensional perspective in six Central American countries (Costa Rica, El …

The focus in develo** countries is shifting from increasing access to early childhood care
services to improving its quality. In light of the inclusion of early childhood development in …

We conducted an experiment in low-income urban schools in Chile to test the effects and
behavioral changes triggered by a program that sends attendance, grade, and classroom …

Direct instruction of Social Emotional Learning (SEL) has been suggested for improving
academic performance and reducing behavioral issues in classrooms (CASEL, 2020). This …