Innovations in Methods and Data
The emerging challenges facing the poor around the world are increasingly complex, and can be difficult to measure and track over time. Methodological advances are needed to generate and use novel data sources that can better inform the issues at play as well as improve the ability of governments and other stakeholders to monitor and measure the effectiveness of programs and policies that tackle these challenges.
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Related Working Papers
- Dupas, P., Fafchamps, M., & Houeix, D. (2024). Eliciting Poverty Rankings from Urban or Rural Neighbors: Methodology and Empirical Evidence.
- Dupas, P., Fafchamps, M., & Hernandez-Nunez, L. (2024). Keeping Up Appearances: An Experimental Investigation on Relative Rank Signaling.
- Athey, S., Karlan, D., Palikot, E., & Yuan, Y. (2023). Smiles in Profiles: Improving Fairness and Efficiency Using Estimates of User Preferences in Online Marketplaces.