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"I think that worrying about flying for the risk of death is similar to refusing to go into the supermarket because the ceiling could collapse."

"While the high-ego version of leadership may deliver some short-term gains, it isn't what's needed to deliver sustained, long-term change."

A study found that the profit landlords earn in poor neighborhoods is twice what they earn in rich neighborhoods.

What if, instead of certifying each farmer, palm oil buyers could contract with an entire village and let the community do the enforcement?

Ivan Werning suggests considering a set of different sectors, each hit by shocks in its own way.

"There are plenty of good models around to help both developing and industrialized countries build better democratic institutions."

"Let the team decide what's best for the team. Let's figure out the goals and customize the success metrics that will best measure productivity."

"It's clear that rank-and-file workers are prepared to strike."

"Randomized clinical trials are key tools for discerning what works best, for whom and why, information that we should all be hungry for."