Basil Halperin alternatives: newsletters like it

10 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as Basil Halperin (Total Factor Productivity, Development Economics and East Asian Tigers). The closest matches are Subtext by Zerodha, In Development Magazine and scalafoundation. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

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    Subtext by Zerodha15K subscribers

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago

    From recent posts: Subtext by Zerodha publishes a mix of podcast episodes and articles covering Indian economics, AI adoption, and innovation. The content targets readers interested in development economics, government employment trends…

    Likely audience: Indian job seekers

    1 shared topic

  2. 2
    In Development Magazine4K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago

    Evidence and argument for a developing world

    Likely audience: Development economists

    1 shared topic

  3. 3
    scalafoundation4K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 22 days ago

    I'm passionate about beauty, the arts, and my Catholic faith. I love to share news and events from Scala Foundation, my articles about the graced imagination, notes and videos from my public speaker, and my musings on…

    Likely audience: Higher education faculty

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    Ideas in Development1K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

    Conversations on the big topics in development.

    Likely audience: Development economists

    1 shared topic

  5. 5
    Money and Things1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 3 days ago

    Economics and other things from J. W. Mason.

    Likely audience: Economists

    1 shared topic

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    Gridlock —

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

    Gridlock examines how power, policy, and precarity shape our world, from stalled reforms to rising distrust. Written by political economist Fikayo Akeredolu, it offers sharp, research-driven commentary on why change…

    Likely audience: Policy analysts

    1 shared topic

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    IDEA Insights—

    LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    Present thoughtful ideas & critical ethical questions, challenge the status quo, promote values& share lived experience.

    Likely audience: Nonprofit leaders

    1 shared topic

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    What I Taught in Yoga This Week —

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    Real yoga sequences for real yoga teachers. Discover flowy vinyasa sequences with creative transitions, as well as juicy warm-ups, cool-downs, and ideas adaptable to any style or level. Plus, curated readings…

    Likely audience: Yoga teachers

    1 shared topic

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    talenttaiwan—

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 8 days ago

    Likely audience: International academics and researchers

    1 shared topic

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    Oliver’s Substack—

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 38 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

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