The Impact of Subsidy Delivery Method on Savings Behavior: Experimental Evidence
This paper examine the impact of offering conditional cash transfer (CCT) beneficiaries the choice to receive cash transfers in bank accounts instead of cash. It investigate the effects on savings behavior and downstream outcomes such as assets and trust. It find, on average, no significant impact on overall savings or downstream outcomes.
Taxation of the Mining Industry in Latin America and the Caribbean: Analysis and Policy
Little is known about mining taxation in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), although it is both particularly complex and has large effects on incentives for investments in mining activities. This paper reviews the types and consequences of mining taxes that are applied in the region and their implications for investment.
Opportunities for Boosting: Output, Employment and Value Chains: Economic Report on Central America, Mexico, Panama and the Dominican Republic
This report examines the production structure of the countries of the region in order to pinpoint strategies for economic recovery, job creation, and export diversification. In this way, public policy responses will be able to take into account the specific characteristics of each sector
Development baking and support to SMEs during the Covid-19 Crisis
