Backstory: David McKenzie on Problem Selection and Public Goods Creation

Backstory: How Research Papers in Economics Get Made
07/04/2025 29 min

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In this episode, Aakash speaks with David McKenzie about how he identifies research problems across his various agendas. David also discusses the differences between working as a researcher at the World Bank versus in academia, and shares the private and external benefits of creating public goods. Tune in to learn more!

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