Child allowances and allocative decisions in Romanian households

David Sahn and Ari Gerstle

Applied Economics, 2004, vol. 36, issue 14, 1513-1521

Abstract: In this paper it is tested whether increasing child allowances will affect the intra-household allocation of consumption, measured by child and adult goods, holding total household resources constant. The analysis is based on household survey data collected in Romania, where cash payments are made to families according to the number and age of children. Selectivity is controled for since there is the potential for self-selection bias in terms of the level of child allowances received. The findings suggest that holding total household resources constant, child allowances increase demand for child goods and calories and reduce demand for adult goods.

Date: 2004
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