Esther Gehrke Books

Presents new evidence regarding the short-term microeconomic effects of the global economic and financial crisis in selected developing countries. First, re-examines evidence about the channels of transmission of the global crisis and its immediate macroeconomic effects on developing countries. Provides also quantitative evidence about the relevance of each channel in transmitting the crisis worldwide and in particular, to developing countries. Second, analyses short-term effects of the crisis on households in three developing countries: El Salvador, Tajikistan and Cambodia. Provides evidence that is nationally representative showing which population groups were most affected by the crisis and the comparative effectiveness of national response strategies in protecting households from its adverse consequences. Concludes with suggestions about designing social protection schemes that could cushion the micro-level effects of economic crises in developing countries

Public works programmes are becoming increasingly popular in developing countries. Still we know very little about the long-terms effects of the infrastructure created in such programmes. This paper addresses this gab using data from the Indian National Rural Employment Guarantee Act.

Public works programmes are becoming increasingly popular in international development cooperation. Still we know very little about long-terms effects of such programmes on employment. This paper addresses this gab and reviews existing evidence from 16 programmes throughout the developing world.

Affirms that it has become even more important to find adequate means to manage natural risks because climate change is causing many of them to increase in frequency and degree. Argues that many, but not all, natural risks can be insured in micro-insurance. Suggests that the best scheme for providing micro-insurance varies according to the risks to be insured