Chris Blattman

Henry Farrell and Chris Blattman February 4, 2016

J.K. Rowling got in trouble for how she talks about Africa. Here’s why she may have been right.

Chris Blattman November 9, 2015

Political scientists are debating a new initiative to make research more trustworthy. Here’s why I’m skeptical.

Chris Blattman July 6, 2015

We can end poverty, but at what cost?

Chris Blattman April 15, 2015

Jobs and jail might not keep young men out of crime, but how about therapy?

Chris Blattman March 3, 2015

If you read one thing about microfinance, read this

Chris Blattman January 23, 2015

Grading the 2015 Bill and Melinda Gates letter on poverty alleviation

Chris Blattman January 7, 2015

Who has responsibility for Ebola? The IMF, the West, or unpleasant accounting?

Chris Blattman December 30, 2014

Did the International Monetary Fund help make the Ebola crisis?

Chris Blattman November 3, 2014

Should political science research influence politics?

Chris Blattman September 5, 2014

What The Economist could have read before suggesting that U.S. slavery wasn’t all bad