WWS 594J - Topics in Policy Analysis (Half-Term) - Conditional Cash Transfer Programs

Institution:

Princeton University

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Description:

This course will cover the following: 1) Conditional cash transfers (CCTs): conceptual issues and basic facts; 2) an introduction to impact evaluation; 3) the impact of CCTs on poverty, inequality, labor force participation, and within-household decision-making; 4) the impact of CCTs on health, nutrition, and schooling outcomes; 5) opening the black box of CCTs: design issues; and 6) the role of CCTs in a social protection system.

Credits:

0.00 - 4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.princeton.edu

Phone Number:

(609) 258-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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