Essays in development economics

Diplôme Thèse Essays in development economics eng 2024-06-10 2024-06-10 author Maji Souparna 930252 Institute of economics (ISEC) director De Giorgi Giacomo 860600 Recherche et enseignement GSEM (RESEM) director Lucchetti Jérémy 788145 Recherche et enseignement GSEM (RESEM) director Mrazova Monika 811810 Recherche et enseignement GSEM (RESEM) 193 10.13097/archive-ouverte/unige:179334 urn:nbn:ch:unige-1793341 GSEM 143 <p>This thesis, submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Economics, investigates three critical areas affecting development programs, governance, and the political economy in India: the impact of women’s education on domestic violence, the effects of criminally accused politicians (CAPs) on crime rates, and the influence of financial investments in Development Assistance (DA) programs on the quality of political candidates. The first chapter uses the 2015-16 Demographic Health Survey data to explore the effects of the District Primary Education Program on domestic violence against women, finding substantial reductions in various forms of domestic violence attributed to enhanced educational attainment among women and shifts in gender attitudes. The second chapter identifies a troubling escalation in crime rates within constituencies governed by criminally accused politicians, underlining a concerning relationship between political characteristics and law enforcement efficacy. The third chapter assesses the unintended consequences of large financial projects, such as World Bank-funded development assistance projects, in adversely selecting political candidates with criminal backgrounds, offering insights into how financial governance could potentially refine political selection and improve candidate quality. Overall, this thesis contributes to a broader understanding of the interplay between educational advancements, the political environment, and economic policies in shaping the economic and social landscapes of developing economies, with a specific focus on India’s challenges and opportunities.</p> Dewey 330 114 Institute of Economics and Econometrics S2 false 0c4b6b05-12c1-4fd4-b722-47c00d8042cb Thesis Public Thesis_Archive_MAJI_Souparna.pdf 15081001 application/pdf CC BY-4.0 5aa5705c9cf52c2693d82bb802c573d71e7a3548b63ede9fa34d4918d327359c e735cb92-7534-49a2-8d08-4564048a0f03 Imprimatur Public MAJI_Souparna_Imprimatur.pdf 82553 application/pdf d3820729308c4adb95962a5b5b0e7745d8d122b1b47af2fcdfe79345a9d7e837 openAccess Faculté d'économie et de management / Institute of Economics and Econometrics

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