Do Rural Roads Create Pathways out of Poverty? Evidence from India
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jdeveco.2018.01.004
Abstract: Nearly a third of the world's rural population does not live near a paved road, and it is widely believed that this limits their access to economic opportunities. Using a natural experiment that led to… read more here.
Keywords: poverty evidence; roads create; rural roads; evidence ... See more keywords
The Psychology of Poverty: Evidence from the Field
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DOI: 10.1093/jae/ejaa010
Abstract: Individuals living in poverty are less likely to save and plan for the future, behaviour traditionally attributed to liquidity constraints and the associated need to address immediate consumption. Recent work on the behavioural consequences of… read more here.
Keywords: poverty evidence; transfer; psychology poverty; psychology ... See more keywords
Factors of Energy Poverty: Evidence from Tibet, China
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DOI: 10.3390/su13179738
Abstract: Energy poverty due to rising energy demand is a matter of global concern. Therefore, examination of the causes of energy poverty and development of effective solutions are urgent concerns. Using survey data on livelihood development… read more here.
Keywords: poverty evidence; factors energy; energy poverty; energy ... See more keywords