Public debt and taxation are central concerns of economic policy, with important implications for growth, equity, and stability. This dissertation consists of three essays that examine different aspects of these issues, using a combination of theoretical and empirical methods.The first chapter...

The information and communications technology (ICT) industry has transformed modern society to be more efficiently connected. It also contributes to a range of sustainability challenges such as climate change and inequality. Advancing the ICT industry in an environmentally, socially, and...

This dissertation lies at the intersection of environmental economics and development economics. It includes three essays that empirically examine the effects of climate change and extreme weather events on agriculture in both developed and developing countries.The first essay explores how the...