By Paul Winters* In preparation for the 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is investing very heavily in tourism. Much of this investment seeks to expand the benefits of tourism to new regions in the hope that tourism can be a driver of growth, create jobs and generate higher wages in local economies. Brazil is not alone in seeking to use … [Read more...] about Tourism for poverty alleviation: are we there yet?
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This article defends payday lending, but is all the information disclosed? Can computers measure your happiness? Digital records of Victorian and Edwardian criminals … [Read more...] about Eight Friday links
Corruption and education: three stories
The idea that corruption has negative effects on investment and growth has been in the development economics literature for quite a while. Some believe that the real problems lie on institutional and political structures and that the focus should be placed in reforming them. Others think that corruption cannot be solved if poverty and exclusion are not addressed. A … [Read more...] about Corruption and education: three stories