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Researchers discover a secret weapon that saves babies’ lives. And it’s not medical

August 18, 2025
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A newly published study shows that infants and little children born to people who received $1,000, no-strings-attached, in a massive experiment had improved survival rates.

Can Cash Transfers Save Lives? Evidence from a Large-Scale Experiment in KenyaWorking PaperAfrican DevelopmentEducation and Human CapitalHealth2025
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General Equilibrium Effects of Cash Transfers: Experimental Evidence from KenyaPublished PaperAfrican DevelopmentOtherResearch Methodology2022
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Africa’s Turn?
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A New Way to Reduce Children’s Deaths: CashThe New York Times
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