Sam Jones

@esamjones

Development economist, UNU-WIDER Research Fellow based in Ministry of Economy and Finance, Mozambique (on leave from #UCPH). Usual disclaimers apply.

Republic of Mozambique esamjones.github.io Joined August 2014

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Sam Jones @esamjones Oct 31

@etihad My wife's flight from Lisbon on 4 Oct was overbooked; she arrived 24h late. Under EU261 that's cash compensation unless she agrees in writing to a voucher. She didn't, yet got one anyway. Multiple emails, hours on the phone: no resolution. Is a public post the only way?

Sam Jones @esamjones Oct 26, 2025

#Mozambique : Landmines and Spatial Development. New paper in Econometrica. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.3982/EC… Would love to see this presented locally.

onlinelibrary.wiley.com Econometrica | Econometric Society Journal | Wiley Online Library Landmines affect the lives of millions in many conflict-ridden communities long after the end of hostilities. However, there is little research on the role of demining. We examine the economic...

Sam Jones @esamjones Nov 14, 2024

As post election turmoil continues in #Mozambique, do read my thoughts on the economic challenges and what a new government can do about them theconversation.com/mozambique-in-…

theconversation.com Mozambique in post-election turmoil: economic policies that could make a difference The political unrest in Mozambique reflects discontent with the status quo, including limited opportunities for advancement.

Sam Jones @esamjones Nov 13, 2024

My thoughts on the current situation in #Mozambique and the underlying economic policy challenges. theconversation.com/mozambique-in-…

Sam Jones @esamjones Oct 23, 2024

This account has hundreds of photo comparisons of Jozi now vs 10 years ago.

One of many depressing images...

𝒟ℯ𝓇ℯ𝓀 Verified account @Conceptcowboy Oct 18, 2024

Metrorail infrastructure.
2010 vs 2023.

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