Randomizing Religion: The Impact of Protestant Evangelism on Economic Outcomes
Gharad Bryan,
James Choi and
Dean S. Karlan
No 12810, CEPR Discussion Papers from C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers
Abstract:
To test the causal impact of religiosity, we conducted a randomized evaluation of an evangelical Protestant Christian values and theology education program that consisted of 15 weekly half-hour sessions. We analyze outcomes for 6,276 ultra-poor Filipino households six months after the program ended. We find significant increases in religiosity and income, no significant changes in total labor supply, assets, consumption, food security, or life satisfaction, and a significant decrease in perceived relative economic status. Exploratory analysis suggests the program may have improved hygienic practices and increased household discord, and that the income treatment effect may operate through increasing grit.
Keywords: economics; poverty; religion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D12 I30 O12 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018-03
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