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I work as an Economist in the World Bank Development Research Group, with a focus on topics in the intersection of development economics, public finance and political economy. I am also affiliated with the Bureau of Research and Economic Analysis of Development (BREAD), Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR), Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS), and the Nigerian Tax Research Network.

I explore different aspects of the relationship between the state and citizens, and implications for economic development in low-income countries. One major strand of my research is taxation. I am interested in understanding determinants of tax compliance in contexts with limited state capacity. I also examine how increased use of technology affects tax systems.  On the expenditure side, I am interested in understanding ways to improve public good provision and service delivery. I also work on other topics such as national identity and inter-ethnic relations, gender, and education. 

I received my BA in Economics from Dartmouth College, MPA in International Development (MPA/ID) from Harvard Kennedy School and PhD in Public Policy from Harvard University.