One of the benefits (and hazards) of blogging is that it hones the mind and argument. Fast. By virtue of pointed and intelligent comments. Two
Warning: cynicism may run high in this post. Can you “do development” in a two week trip? Unless you’re a star surgeon or possess some
A philosophy journal article! The abstract: Is it morally permissible for financially privileged tourists to visit places for the purpose of experiencing where poor people
I was 16 when I first saw a slum tour. I was outside my 100-square-foot house washing dishes, looking at the utensils with longing because
The story on White Savior Barbie, Ken Opalo’s advice of volunteering, and my own posts on development tourism A Kickstarter for an ultra-affordable standing desk
Tyler Cowen offers excellent advice to students visiting a developing country for the first time. I especially endorse #8 (eat the street food) and #5
Rarely have my blog posts created more controversy in the comments section than when I bemoan ‘development tourism’, epitomized by the three-week trips or research
Guest post by Jeff Mosenkis of Innovations for Poverty Action. A quick housekeeping item, if you haven’t seen. Chris migrated his site to new
A friend asked me this question and I decided to turn my long email into a blog post, to somehow justify the ridiculous amount of
Guest post by Jeff Mosenkis of Innovations for Poverty Action. Chris Blattman is on the EconTalk podcast talking about his work with Stefan Dercon on sweatshops in
It’s nearing summer and tens of thousands of American and European students are preparing for a month or two abroad to write a senior essay
