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Edward Miguel

Distinguished Professor of Economics, Oxfam Professor in Environmental and Resource Economics, & Faculty co-Director of the Center for Effective Global Action (CEGA)

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Unconditional handouts benefit recipients – and their neighbours too

November 23, 2019
The Economist
Unconditional handouts benefit recipients and their neighbours too - Helicopter money.pdf

General Equilibrium Effects of Cash Transfers: Experimental Evidence from KenyaPublished PaperAfrican DevelopmentOtherResearch Methodology2022
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