| Autor institucional : | World Development Volume 202 |
| Autor/Autores: | Deivis Nicolas Guzman-Tordecilla, Antonio Trujillo, Shu Wen Ng, Andres I. Vecino-Ortiz |
| Fecha de publicación: | 2026-06-01 |
| Alcance geográfico: | Mundial |
| Publicado en: | Estados Unidos |
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| Resumen: | We examine the impact of an unconditional cash transfer program on diet quality and food consumption among older adults using cross-sectional data and a regression discontinuity design that exploits age and poverty eligibility thresholds. We find that participation in the program significantly improves diet quality (10%) and food expenditure, particularly among females. Effects are larger among younger elderly, historically disadvantaged, and those receiving higher transfers. However, program benefits diminish with age and are muted in places with a longer distance to food retailers. Findings highlight the need for complementary behavioral and structural interventions to strengthen the nutritional impact of cash transfers among older adults in low-and-middle-income countries. |
