Category: Micro

Consumers are now far more conscious of the origin of fresh and processed meat they buy and willing to pay more for British labelled meat, … Read more

by Anirban Mitra, Shabana Mitra and Arnab Mukherji, discussion paper KDPE 1711, June 2017. Non-technical summary Campaigning in elections is costly. In countries without public funding … Read more

by Alexander Klein and Jelle van Lottum, discussion paper KDPE 1710, June 2017. Non-technical summary Migration was a common feature of pre-industrial societies. Because the vast … Read more

Experts from the School of Economics Centre for European Agri-Environmental Studies have said the government must create suitable replacement support for UK farmers once the … Read more

by Tamás Vonyó and Alexander Klein, discussion paper KDPE 1708, April 2017. Non-technical summary The role of institutions features prominently in comparative studies of economic development. Eastern Europe … Read more

‘There is ample anecdotal evidence on political parties bribing voters with cash or consumption goods prior to elections, in India and other developing countries. However, … Read more

Dr Maria Garcia-Alonso recently presented at a workshop on ‘Brexit and Strategic Trade Control: Consequences and Ways Forward’ on 24-25 April in Chaudfontaine, Belgium.  The … Read more

Dr Zaki Wahhaj and Dr Harounan Kazianga (Okhlahoma State University) have initiated a research project on ‘Enhancing access to weather index agricultural insurance in Burkina Faso’ … Read more

by Raquel Campos, Fernanda L. L. de Leon and Ben McQuillin, discussion paper KDPE 1707, April 2017  Non-technical summary When an academic participates in a large … Read more

by Amrit Amirapu, discussion paper KDPE 1706, February 2017. Non-technical summary Commerce and manufactures can seldom flourish long in any state which does not enjoy a … Read more