U.S. National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) publishes meta-analisis of Unconditional cash transfers
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A meta-analysis by the NBER finds that unconditional cash transfers (UCTs) in low- and middle-income countries have strong positive effects on multiple outcomes, including income, food consumption, education, and health. The study aggregates data from 115 studies across 72 UCT programs and evaluates several theoretical and policy hypotheses. Key findings highlight the broad and consistent benefits of UCTs across various economic and social indicators.
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