Can We End Poverty by Just Giving People Cash?
The Next Big Idea
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Rethinking Cash Transfers: Challenges and Insights
This chapter critically examines the limitations of cash transfer programs in addressing complex developmental issues, contrasting them with targeted interventions like health and education initiatives. It explores the differing impacts of cash assistance in wealthier nations compared to sub-Saharan Africa, emphasizing the need for a multifaceted approach to poverty alleviation. Additionally, the chapter discusses the experiences and lessons learned from recent cash initiatives, including the expanded child tax credit, highlighting the ongoing necessity for support tailored to vulnerable communities.
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