Cash Transfers for Inclusive Societies

A Behavioral Lens

Jiaying Zhao, Saugato Datta, Dilip Soman

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English

University of Toronto Press
01 October 2023

Economic theory & philosophy; Organisational theory & behaviour

Series: Behaviorally Informed Organizations

The latest title in the Behaviourally Informed Organizations series offers practical advice on how best to successfully design, deliver, and evaluate efficient cash transfer programs.

While much progress has been made in reducing poverty worldwide - especially in the pre-pandemic era - it is fair to say that an unacceptably large proportion of the world's people still live in poverty. Cash Transfers for Inclusive Societies sheds light on the widely prevalent cash transfer programs. The book asks these central questions: What is the state of the art in the development of welfare programs? What do we know works in these programs and what does not? How can an understanding of behavioural science better inform the design, delivery, and evaluation of welfare programs?

The latest title in the Behaviorally Informed Organizations series, the book develops a nuanced framework for how governments, practitioners, and society in general should design cash transfer programs to improve inclusivity, reduce poverty, and improve equality. It draws on field experiments and case studies to showcase past successes, while also building frameworks and developing prescriptive advice that we can give to practitioners who are looking to design a behaviourally informed cash transfer program. With contributions from leading academics as well as seasoned practitioners, Cash Transfers for Inclusive Societies presents a new model to policymakers to study and shift the discourse on poverty alleviation from purely economic factors to also behavioural ones.

Edited by: Jiaying Zhao, Saugato Datta, Dilip Soman
Imprint: University of Toronto Press
Country of Publication: Canada
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 159mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781487545178
ISBN 10: 1487545177
Series: Behaviorally Informed Organizations
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 01 October 2023
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgments Introduction Dilip Soman, Saugato Datta and Jiaying Zhao Part 1: Why Behavioral Science Matters for Inclusive Societies 1. A Comparison of Cash Transfer Programs in the Global North and South Ryan Dwyer, Kaitlyn Stewart, and Jiaying Zhao 2. Innovate, Adapt, and Scale: The Future of Behavioral Science in Cash Transfer Programs Saugato Datta, Faraz Haqqi, Mukta Joshi, and Catherine MacLeod 3. Reaching the Hardest to Reach with Cash Transfer and Disbursement Programs Kyle Jacques, Marin MacLeod, Sydney Piggott, and Kevin Yin 4. Behavioral Insights Can Help Improve Cash Transfer Programs Daniella Turetski and Renos Vakis 5. What Do We Know about Basic Income – And How Can Experiments Help? Evelyn L. Forget Part 2: Behavioral Science in Design and Delivery 6. The Effect of Design Features on the Effectiveness of Cash Transfer Programs: A Behavioral Perspective Daniella Turetski, Xiao (Mimosa) Zhao, Oceana Ding, Waleed Hussain, Sherry Ning, and Dilip Soman 7. Don’t Waste Recipients’ Time: How to Save and Give Time in Cash Transfer Programs Colin West and Ashley Whillans 8. A Behavioral Perspective on the Decision to Seek Formal and Informal Financial Help Ania Jaroszewicz 9. Cash to US Families at Scale: Behavioral Insights on Implementation from the Baby’s First Years Study Lisa A. Gennetian, Sarah Halpern-Meekin, Lauren Meyer, Nathan A. Fox, Katherine Magnuson, Kimberly G. Noble, and Hirokazu Yoshikawa 10. Improving the Effectiveness of Cash Transfer Programs in Kenya John Gachigi Part 3: Conclusions 11. Cash Transfer Programs – Looking Back, Looking Forward Saugato Datta, Jiaying Zhao, and Dilip Soman Contributors Index

Jiaying Zhao is the Canada Research Chair in Behavioural Sustainability and an associate professor in the Department of Psychology and the Institute for Resources, Environment and Sustainability at the University of British Columbia.. Saugato Datta is Senior Advisor, Global Development at ideas42, Co-Founder, and Principal at Venn Advisors, an applied behavioral science collective, and Professor of the Practice at Tufts University. Dilip Soman is the Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Behavioural Science and Economics, a professor at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto, and the director of Behavioural Economics in Action at Rotman (BEAR) research centre.

Reviews for Cash Transfers for Inclusive Societies: A Behavioral Lens

"""Cash Transfers for Inclusive Societies is a critically important collection of theoretically informed and empirically rich essays dedicated to understanding why and how cash transfers benefit those who need them the most. The book starts with an important observation - that despite well-intentioned cash transfer programs - potential beneficiaries confront several obstacles, many of them cognitive in nature, in taking-up such programs. This timely contribution offers a guide into how cash transfers can reach those who are the hardest to reach. It is a compelling read - a must for academics, practitioners, and policy makers."" - Joseph Wong, Roz and Ralph Halbert Professor of Innovation, Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, University of Toronto ""People don't respond to cash. They respond to how cash is represented in their minds. That is the main message of this groundbreaking and innovative book on the behavioral science of cash transfers, and their role in improving human wellbeing."" - Varun Gauri, Princeton University, and formerly Head of the World Bank's behavioral science team ""This timely book provides a wealth of information on the psychological and behavioral underpinnings of cash transfer policies, addressing key issues such as behavioral design, the role of administrative burden, and emerging evidence on effectiveness. With a fully global perspective, it will be an excellent resource for researchers and policy makers around the world working on the design and implementation of cash transfers and a range of related programs."" - Liam Delaney, Professor and Head of the Department of Psychological and Behavioural Science, London School of Economics ""Through rigorous analysis and real-world case studies, this goundbreaking volume offers valuable guidance on the design, implementation, and impact of cash transfer programs, paving the way for evidence-based policies that promote social justice and human development. Full of insight and inspiration, it is a must-read for anyone interested in behavioral science, policy, development, organization, and business."" - Jaideep Prabhu, Professor of Marketing and Nehru Professor of Indian Business & Enterprise, Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge"