An economic development newsletter examining whether AI undermines the export-led growth paths that poor and middle-income countries have historically used. It weighs alternatives such as data labeling, caretaking and natural resource exports, and argues that AI will not repeat the mobile-driven leapfrogging of earlier technologies.
Website: https://newsletter.deenamousa.com
Essays on economic development and poverty that apply economic theory, history and book reviews to questions such as AI's effect on global inequality, the long history of literacy, and Singapore's public housing. Readers get analytical, evidence-grounded perspectives on development topics beyond the usual policy talking points.
A blog analysing economic growth and poverty reduction, with posts that revisit empirical research on cross-country convergence and critique development finance and foreign aid policy. Readers get data-driven commentary on development economics and its policy implications.
Long-form essays and an ongoing threads archive analyzing China's economy, balance of payments, foreign direct investment, and industrial sectors like EVs, batteries and solar. The author uses accounting mechanics and long-run data to challenge mainstream narratives about China's growth.
Practitioner-written articles on business environment reform, private investment mobilisation, informality and circular economy policy in developing economies. Readers get analysis grounded in development agency frameworks and field experience, with attention to practical design of reforms.
One short email a week with hand-picked newsletters from the index. Free, no spam, unsubscribe anytime.
