Sarah Miller
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What about effects on fertility? With a lot of countries having fertility below replacement rates, many people have wondered whether cash transfers can provide families with more security to feel comfortable raising children. We don't see any indication of this. 10/
🚨 New NBER working paper: "The Impact of Unconditional Cash Transfers on Parenting and Children" This paper estimates the effects of receiving a $1,000/month guaranteed income for 3 years, compared to a control group receiving $50/month, on children and parents in the US. 1/
1/4 🗓️Save the date! On March 18, from 3:30-5pm ET @JPAL_NA is hosting a webinar featuring 3 #RCTs that evaluated the impact of cash transfers on health. Read this 🧵 to learn more about the research and register for the event (povertyactionlab.org/event/understa…)👇