This paper investigates the local effects of mining on the quality of public services and on people's optimism about their future living conditions. It also assesses the mediating role of local institutions and local governments 'taxing rights in shaping the proximity-to-mine effects. The...

In the originally published version of this manuscript, there were three mistakes, which are listed in this corrigendum as follows:The following statement was unintentionally omitted from the “Notes” section. “We would like to thank the Editor, Professor Nina Pavcnik, and anonymous...

This paper employs sectoral data to draw conclusions on how structural reforms-implemented during the period 1975–2005—affected differences in cross-country aggregate labor productivity growth in developing countries. Most important, it explores how the effects of reforms on productivity...