Talks at Google Ep422 - Edward 'Ted' Miguel | Open Science: Assessing How to Do Good Better
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Feb 20, 2024 Global development leader, professor, and author Edward 'Ted' Miguel discusses open science in poverty reduction. Topics include effectiveness of traditional programs, impact of deworming in Kenya, longitudinal data collection in Africa, scaling up government programs, and evolution of research methods in development economics.
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Deworming in Kenya
- Ted Miguel's first research project involved school-based deworming treatment in Kenya.
- This low-cost intervention significantly improved school attendance and long-term income.
Rural Electrification
- A rural electrification project in Kenya, despite high hopes, showed minimal impact on economic outcomes.
- This was because most households couldn't afford appliances, limiting electricity's benefits.
Cash Transfers and Spillovers
- A large-scale cash transfer study with GiveDirectly in Kenya measured broader spillover effects.
- Cash transfers increased local business revenue and reduced child mortality rates, especially near clinics.