Research

Academic Publications:

 

 

“Does Migration Promote Democratization? Evidence from the Mexican Transition” , Journal of Comparative Economics, forthcoming (link is to an older working paper version).

“Ridell R.C: Does Foreign Aid Really Work?” (book review), Journal of Economics, Vol. 97, Issue 3, July 2009.

 “Where Does the Money Go? Best and Worst Practices in Foreign Aid” (with William Easterly), Journal of Economic Perspectives, Vol.22, No.2, Spring 2008.

 

Non-academic Publications:

 

“The Political Consequences of International Migration on Sending Countries”, International Affairs Forum, Fall 2010.

 “The Importance of Aid Fragmentation in Sub-Saharan Africa”, International Affairs Forum, Spring 2010.

“Does Access to Water and Sanitation Affect Child Survival? A Five Country Analysis.” (with Ricardo Fuentes and Papa Seck), Background paper for Human Development Report 2006, New York.

 “A Logistic Analysis of Diarrhea Incidence and Access to Water and Sanitation.” (with Ricardo Fuentes and Papa Seck), Background paper for Human Development Report 2006. New York.

 

Working Papers:

  

“Clientelism vs. Social Learning: The Electoral Effects of  International Migration”

 “Specificity of Control: The Case of Mexico’s Ejido Reform” (with Paul Castaneda Dower)

 “Insecure Property Rights as a Clientelistic Tool” (with Paul Castaneda Dower)