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Why don't we fight poverty by just giving people money? (with Paul Niehaus)

Pitchfork Economics with Nick Hanauer

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Digital Cash Transfers in Sub-Saharan Africa

The chapter explores the logistics of implementing direct cash transfers to people living in extreme poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa, utilizing digital payments via cell phones. It discusses the effectiveness of giving money to alleviate poverty and the positive outcomes it can have on nutrition, teen pregnancies, child marriages, and mental health.

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