The Generalizability Puzzle
Rigorous impact evaluations tell us a lot about the world, not just the particular contexts in which they are conducted. Open access to this article is made possible by MIT.
Solutions - Articles
Caught in a Fake Debate
Finding solutions for the global poor need not require choosing between theory and decision making. Good evaluations focus on both.
A Fresh Market
In providing an app for people on food stamps, FreshEBT is serving a population that most tech startups tend to overlook.
Prison Reform Goes Local
A MacArthur-backed project is funding 40 local jurisdictions' efforts to reduce their jailed populations.
Dance Revolution
The Wooden Floor is licensing its successful model of using arts education to break the cycle of poverty.
Hacking Nonprofit Collaboration
Nine considerations for nonprofits looking to maximize social impact through collaboration.
Cash as Capital
To fulfill the promise of cash transfers, we need to double down on investment in research.
Fighting Sustainability Inertia
Keeping sustainability programs on track requires a new mind-set, executive leadership, and clear public commitments.
Against ‘Big Bets’
Funders should be wary of the latest fad of making large grants for quick results and abandoning long-term commitments to the many organizations working on our most important problems.
Boycott Politics
Activism against companies can stigmatize them with politicians.