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Research interests
Development Economics, Applied Micro econometrics, Behavioural development Economics (field experiment)
Biography
Philippe joined Heriot-Watt in September 2007. His field of specialization is Development Economics. His research encompasses a broad range of topics: intra-household consumption allocation decisions, informal institutions such as saving and insurance groups (Benin) and discussion groups (Grin in Mali), formal health micro-insurance (‘mutuelles’ in Senegal) and witchcraft (magico-religious powers). His work draws on several original datasets that he collected in Benin, Senegal and Mali. LeMay-Boucher is member of the Canadian Development Economics Study Group and of the Development Studies Association UK.
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Research Output
Enforcement Problems in ROSCAs: Evidence from Benin
McNabb, K., LeMay-Boucher, P. & Bonan, J., Dec 2019, In : European Journal of Development Research. 31, 5, p. 1389-1415 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Expenditures on Malevolent Magico-Religious Powers: Empirical Evidence from Benin
Lang, A., LeMay-Boucher, P. & Codjo Tomavo, C., 25 Mar 2019, In : African Studies Review.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Time preferences and commitment devices: evidence from ROSCAs and funeral groups in Benin
Bonan, J., LeMay-Boucher, P., McNabb, K. & Tomavo, C. C., 3 Jul 2019, In : Oxford Development Studies. 47, 3, p. 356-372 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Increasing anti-malaria bednet take-up using information and distribution strategies: Evidence from a field trial in Senegal
Bonan, J., LeMay-Boucher, P. & Tenikue, M., 9 Aug 2017, In : Journal of Development Effectiveness. p. 1-20 20 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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The Impact of Insurance Literacy and Marketing Treatments on the Demand for Health Microinsurance in Senegal: A Randomised Evaluation
Bonan, J., Dagnelie, O., LeMay-Boucher, P. & Tenikue, M., Mar 2017, In : Journal of African Economies. 26, 2, p. 169-191 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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