We have lived with COVID-19 for almost two years. It has affected economies all around the world, particularly in the developing world. Yet, developing economies, while experiencing an economic con
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A World Without Work: Revindication of Marxism without Marx
If I were to summarize Daniel Susskind’s new book “A World Without Work” in one sentence, it would be “The world without work is behind the corner but we shouldn’t worry too much about it
Local Government Fiscal Space for COVID-19 and Beyond
Two studies in which I recently participated, one on COVID-19 impact on the local government fiscal space and service delivery in Uganda, and the other on the impact of COVID-19 on in African citie
Reading development economics at the time of COVID-19: Good Economics for Hard Times
As we have all discovered, life continues even under COVID-19 as people adapt and adjust to the new normal. Many usual things are getting unusual meanings and importance. The same must be true for
COVID-19 and fiscal space of Ugandan local governments
Local government fiscal space consists of three main components, own source revenues, intergovernmental fiscal transfers (grants) and borrowing. Considering that the share of borrowing in local gov
Life After Corona: Business as Usual?
Trying to predict the future is so inherently human. To me, this is a sign of ingrained optimism: even when the future predicted is very gloomy, it is still a future we are talking about. Future fo
COVID-19: Local Governments on the Frontline
As for most people around the world, COVID-19 pandemic is high on my mind. This is what I discuss professionally every day with my United Nations colleagues in Uganda. The experience so far demonst