VoxDev Development Economics

S6 Ep7: How do cash transfers impact prices?

Feb 19, 2025
Eeshani Kandpal, a researcher at the Center for Global Development, dives deep into the economic implications of cash transfer programs. She sheds light on whether these programs increase local prices alongside incomes. The conversation includes insights on how such transfers impact communities that don’t receive them and discusses critical factors influencing price changes, like market conditions. Eeshani also touches on lessons learned from case studies during COVID-19, emphasizing innovative strategies to enhance nutritional outcomes amidst challenges.
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