Debunking the Stereotype of the Lazy Welfare Recipient: Evidence from Cash Transfer Programs. (30th August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Banerjee, Abhijit V.; Hanna, Rema; Kreindler, Gabriel E.; Olken, Benjamin A.
• Is Part Of: World Bank research observer. Volume 32:Number 2(2017)
• Page Start: 155
• Page End: 184
• Publication Date: 2017-08-30
• Subjects: J22 -- I38 -- H53 -- C93; Economic development -- Periodicals; Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- Periodicals; Economic development; Economic history; Developing countries; Periodicals; 330
• DOI: 10.1093/wbro/lkx002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0257-3032

Abstract

Abstract: Targeted transfer programs for poor citizens have become increasingly common in the developing world. Yet, a common concern among policy-makers and citizens is that such programs tend to discourage work. We re-analyze the data from seven randomized controlled trials of government-run cash transfer programs in six developing countries throughout the world, and find no systematic evidence that cash transfer programs discourage work.