Regular biography
Matthieu Chemin is a Professor in the Department of Economics at McGill University. His research focuses on Development Economics. He is affiliated with the Economics department and holds the title of Professor. His work can be explored through his personal website, where additional details about his research and academic activities may be found.
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Matthieu Chemin is a Development Economist whose research focuses on the impact of legal and institutional reforms on economic development. His work examines how judicial efficiency, access to justice, and legal representation influence entrepreneurship, firm productivity, and economic activity. Chemin's studies often employ field experiments and difference-in-differences methods to evaluate policy interventions in countries such as India, Kenya, and Pakistan. His research also explores the psychological and welfare effects of economic policies, including health insurance and microfinance, on vulnerable populations. By analyzing both macroeconomic and micro-level data, Chemin contributes to understanding the mechanisms through which legal and economic reforms affect development outcomes.