Research

Peer-Reviewed Publications

“Protection for Sale: Evidence from Around the World” (with W. Suwanprasert)
Public Choice 191(1), 237-267, 2022

“The Mystery of Missing Real Spillovers in Southern Africa: Some Facts and Possible Explanations” (with O. Basdevant, B. Mircheva, S. Slavov)
South African Journal of Economics 83(3), 371-389, 2015

Policy Research

“The Informal Economy in Sub-Saharan Africa: Size and Determinants” (with L. Medina, M. Cangul)
IMF Working Paper Series 17(156), 2017

“Increasing Productivity Growth in Middle Income Countries” (with A. Abdychev, L. Jirasavetakul, L. Leigh, A. Moheeput, F. Parulian, A. Stepanyan, A. Touna Mama)
IMF Working Paper Series 15(002), 2015

Working Papers

“Signal of Strength? Executive Turnover, Legislative Alignment, and Economic Growth”

Works in Progress

“From Palace to Pavement: The Extent of Favoritism in Africa”

“No Country for Old Men: Demographics, Leadership Transitions, and Executive Institutions” (with S. Lugauer)

“Representation on the Highest Stage: Female Athletes at the Olympic Games and Economic Empowerment” (with J. Minier, K. Riesing)

“Borders Change, Institutions Remain: Democratic Legacy and Modern Development”

"‘When’s the vote!?’ Election Frequency and Policy Volatility"

“Shadows of the Pandemic: Informal Economy around the world post COVID-19”