Losing Your Cool: How Hotter Days Can Increase Crime and Disrupt Economies
Some economists would argue that extreme weather can increase criminal behavior by reducing incomes—especially in the agriculture sector. But in this podcast, economist Gordon McCord says the psycholo...
15 Mar 201816min
Good for Women Good for Growth: Closing Nigeria's Gender Gap
Promoting gender equality can be an economic game changer. The IMF's latest economic review of Nigeria's economy says closing the gender gap would mean higher growth and productivity, and greater econ...
8 Mar 201811min
Nigeria Exits Recession and Looks Beyond Oil
Nigeria's economy is picking up according to the IMF's latest economic review. Growth hit 0.8 percent in 2017 after contracting by 1.6 percent in 2016. The report attributes the increase—in part—to t...
6 Mar 201812min
James Cust on Oil Discoveries: Managing Expectations
Major discoveries of oil and gas deposits have always been cause for celebration in developing countries, in anticipation of the potential financial windfall. But research has shown that countries wit...
23 Feb 201811min
A Dream Deferred: Inequality Across Generations in Europe
Incomes for Europe's youth declined after the 2007 global financial crisis—largely due to unemployment. And while things have recovered somewhat, the trend toward short-term work and less stable jobs ...
9 Feb 201810min
Sub-Saharan Africa's Push to Diversify
In the new world of lower commodity prices, many sub-Saharan African countries are having to diversify their economies. And while sub-Saharan Africa has had periods of rapid growth, the process by whi...
26 Jan 20189min
The Economics of Populism: Cristóbal Rovira Kaltwasser
Populism has become a bit of a buzz word of late. It's often at the very center of debates about politics and elections. But what about the economic implications of populism? That was the subject of a...
12 Jan 201815min
William Maloney: The Innovation Paradox
While technology is reshaping economies around the world, a recent book published by the World Bank suggests developing countries are missing out on a huge opportunity. In this podcast, economist Will...
5 Jan 201813min
