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The World Bank Research Observer seeks to inform nonspecialist readers about research being undertaken within the Bank and outside the Bank in areas of economics relevant for development policy …
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Political Economy
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The World Bank Research Observer (WBRO) seeks to publish policy relevant surveys of development issues, aimed at a broad audience including non-specialists.
Papers for consideration at the Spring 2025 meeting of the WBRO Editorial Board should be submitted online no later than Friday, March 14, 2025. Learn how to submit using our Author Guidelines page.
