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Michael Kremer

Michael Kremer

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Michael Kremer, a 2019 Nobel laureate in economics, is University Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, Director of the Development Innovation Lab, and Scientific Director of Development Innovation Ventures.

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  1. Throwing Good Money After Good
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    Throwing Good Money After Good

    Jun 20, 2023 Esther Duflo & Michael Kremer tout the performance of new social innovation funds they helped establish in the United States and France.

  2. The Disastrous Neglect of Neglected Tropical Diseases
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    The Disastrous Neglect of Neglected Tropical Diseases

    May 24, 2021 Michael Kremer & Edward Miguel criticize the UK government's decision to slash funding for lethal but easily treatable infections.

  3. Building Forward with Digital Agriculture
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    Building Forward with Digital Agriculture

    Jul 3, 2020 Michael Kremer & Gilbert F. Houngbo see four ways in which boosting technology investments can pay off for the world's poorest rural communities.

  4. Everyone Wins from Vaccine Cooperation
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    Everyone Wins from Vaccine Cooperation

    May 14, 2020 Susan Athey, et al. argue that by pooling resources and risks internationally, all countries will benefit in four ways.

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    What Trump’s Return Means for Africa

    Adekeye Adebajo expects a continuation of America's longstanding attitude of benign neglect toward the continent.
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    The False Promise of “Responsible Mining”

    Chelsea Hodgkins lambasts a corporate-led voluntary global standard that would harm communities and pose risks for automakers.
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    A Baseline Scenario for the Global Economy in 2025

    Mohamed A. El-Erian

    In 2024, global geopolitics and national politics have undergone considerable upheaval, and the world economy has both significant weaknesses, including Europe and China, and notable bright spots, especially the US. In the coming year, the range of possible outcomes will broaden further.

    offers his predictions for the new year while acknowledging that the range of possible outcomes is widening.
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    A New Deal for Developing Countries

    William Ruto explains what climate-vulnerable Africa will need to strengthen their resilience and sustain economic growth.
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    Good Growth Requires Getting Public-Private Partnerships Right

    Mariana Mazzucato worries that a recently unveiled industrial strategy is not structured properly.
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    American Idiots

    J. Bradford DeLong considers the implications of Donald Trump and friends' effort to orchestrate an unnecessary government shutdown.
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    Putin’s Setbacks Are Cold Comfort for Europe

    Joschka Fischer considers the implications of Russia's loss in Syria and Donald Trump's imminent return to the White House.
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    Gender Apartheid Is a Crime Against Humanity

    Gordon Brown urges global policymakers to address the Afghan regime’s egregious violations of women and girls' rights.
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    The US Economy’s Trust Deficit

    Michael Spence considers the causes and consequences of Americans’ declining faith in media and government.

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