Every 2 years, Colombia honors one young economist – under 40 – with the Juan Luis Londoño Prize, which recognizes her/his contribution to the country's social welfare. The prize is named after an economist who died ten years ago while serving his country as Social Protection Minister. Juan Luis (pictured) was brilliant, outgoing, funny and loved shocking people and making … [Read more...] about The cream of an amazing crop
What does and doesn't work in development
Punishment pays?
For a mom or a dad, every day is filled with threats and cajoling. We whisper, shout, sigh. If you finish your homework, you can watch TV for half an hour. Please, this is the third time I ask you to stop bouncing that ball off the wall. One more and I will take it away for the rest of the week! STOP! Gone forever! Like most moms and dads, I was properly schooled on the … [Read more...] about Punishment pays?
Sabotaging reform?
Discuss: This is just another case of multilateral cognitive dissonance, and the high priority placed by donors on good governance is rhetorical. … [Read more...] about Sabotaging reform?
Is Internet-Based Sexual Education Effective?
By Angela García Vargas and Rachel Strohm * As young adults marry at older ages, they are more likely to have sex before marriage, increasing exposure to unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). In Colombia, 60% of young people are sexually active by age 18, and only 55% of young women used a condom during their first sexual encounter. Sexual … [Read more...] about Is Internet-Based Sexual Education Effective?
The best investment
A few weeks ago, we published a short blog on the critical importance of early childhood development. A recent paper by James Heckman and Gabriella Conti explores the economics of child well-being that: … [Read more...] about The best investment