Social Sciences
4 years ago

Switching to targeted cash transfers boosts welfare and equity simultaneously.

RePEc: Research Papers in Economics
Evaluating transfer programs within a general equilibrium framework
David Coady, Rebecca Lee Harris

Paper Summary

The article presents a model to evaluate a cash transfer program in Mexico. By switching from universal food subsidies to targeted cash transfers, the program improves efficiency and welfare gains. This change shows that targeted cash transfers are more effective in reaching those in need and can lead to better outcomes than universal subsidies.

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