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Amirapu Argues Indian Labor Regulations Negatively Affect Labor Costs

February 13, 2015
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In a public lecture at the School of Public Policy on February 12, Boston University PhD candidate Amrit Amirapu presented his research (joint with Michael Gechter) on the costs of labor regulation in India. Amirapu argued that certain regulations have led to distortions in firm sizes and a misallocation of resources between more productive and less productive firms. The data had significant variation by state, industry, and ownership type due to corruption and poor state implementation.

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Collier Teaches Course on Sustaining Growth in Developing Countries

February 12, 2015
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Distinguished Visiting Professor Paul Collier is seeking to explain economic inequality between states in a fascinating course that he is teaching at SPP this term, “Sustaining Growth in Developing Countries.” “This course is a blend of politics, sociology, and economics,” Collier said. “A rare combination to answer the same question: why are some countries poorer than others?”

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Murugesan Explains the Hidden Costs of International Adoptions

February 12, 2015
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In a public lecture at the School of Public Policy at Central European University on February 11, PhD candidate Anand Murugesan explained how globalization and technological changes have led to an increase in international adoptions. This trend has unintended social consequences due to displaced adoptions of domestic children from the U.S. foster care system.

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Sakalli Argues History of Coexistence in Turkey Has Led to Increased Religiosity

February 10, 2015
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In a public lecture at the School of Public Policy (SPP) on February 9, PhD candidate Seyhun Orcan Sakalli presented his research on the impact of coexistence of religious groups in modern Turkey. Sakalli compared localities where Armenians historically resided with those with little or no historical Armenian presence to determine this impact.

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Christian Explains How an Increase in Incomes Can Lead to a Decrease in Prices

February 9, 2015
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PhD candidate Sikandra Christian presented a summary of her current research about the use of store credit as informal insurance in rural Yemen during a public lecture at the School of Public Policy at CEU on February 9.

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