Conditions of Engagement
By imposing requirements on recipients, cash transfer programs can “push” them to develop habits of civic participation.
Research - Articles
Highlights from scholarly journals (more)
Knowledge Versus Power
Instead of building an independent base of expertise, many NGOs in China focus on retaining ties to government agencies.
Reforming the Education Debate
Recent changes in US policy regarding teacher evaluation reflect the impact of foundation-supported advocacy.
Does Group Contact Make Good Citizens?
In developing countries such as Kenya, interaction with NGOs appears to boost people’s level of civic activity.
They Light a Spark
The catalysts of innovation are almost as rare, and almost as essential, as those who get credit for new ideas.
What Holds Women Back?
In the nonprofit sector, occupational segregation can adversely affect women’s chances of moving into managerial positions.
Going Off-Script
Spontaneous protest activity—a vital part of many social movements—can arise from a variety of conditions
The Price of Competition
Market structures have a complex but discernible effect on people’s willingness to buy socially responsible products.
If It Does Good, Feel It
Benefiting emotionally from altruistic behavior doesn’t lessen—indeed, it increases—other people’s regard for that behavior.
A “Value Added” Evaluation
Teachers who help boost students’ test scores also have a notable impact on students’ long-term outcomes.