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Market power and in-kind transfers: Evidence from Mexico
In settings with market power, providing goods directly can generate larger consumer surplus gains than cash and vouchers because of price effects
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Cash and the economy: Evidence from India’s demonetisation
Demonetisation in India in December 2016, whilst not reflected in official GDP, led to temporary reductions in employment, output, and credit
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Summary: How to Effectively Target Development Transfers
Summary video of Ben Olken discussing the effectiveness of and trade-offs between different methods of targeting development assistance.
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Part 2: How to Effectively Target Development Transfers
Part 2: Ben Olken discusses the effectiveness of and trade-offs between different methods of targeting development assistance.
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How to effectively target development transfers
Ben Olken discusses the effectiveness and trade-offs of different methods of targeting development assistance.