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Professor Toman Barsbai of the School of Economics at the University of Bristol specializes in development economics with a focus on international migration and cultural behavior. His research combines experimental and observational micro-level data from fieldwork and archives.
- Lead researcher at Malengo initiative
- Affiliated with J-PAL and French Collaborative Institute on Migration
- Member of Philippines' Department of Migrant Workers expert council
His work examines migration's economic implications through two core themes: (1) international migration dynamics and (2) cultural behavior economics. Recent studies include labor migration's impact on democratic diffusion, financial literacy training for migrants, and cross-species behavioral convergence.
Publications in Science, American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, and Journal of Development Economics demonstrate methodological rigor through randomized controlled trials. Media coverage in BBC, Science, and World Bank Development Impact Blog highlights real-world policy relevance.
