The Impact of Microfinance on Pro-Social Behaviors: Experimental Evidence of Public Goods Contributions in Uganda

McCannon, Bryan C.; Rodriguez, Zachary

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“…Our study adds to existing literature looking at the role of behavioral spillovers (see, e.g., Dolan and Galizzi, 2015;McCannon and Rodriguez, 2016). Bruhin et al (2016) find evidence of interpersonal spillovers in blood donation, whereas we examine an intrapersonal spillover from the earnings environment to the donation decision.…”

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Prosociality Spillovers of Working with Others

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2018

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Prosociality Spillovers of Working with Others

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“…The impact of microfinance interventions has been explored by Karlan (2005), Cassar, Crowley, and Wydick (2007). Giné et al (2010), andMcCannon andRodriguez (2016) and group-lending behavior across the world (Cassar and Wydick, 2010), and risk sharing in investments (D'Exelle and Verschoor, 2016). The Public Goods Game has been used to even evaluate the disruption from hurricanes (Whitt and Wilson, 2007) and even differences between northern and southern Italians (Bigoni et al, 2016).…”

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A Lasting Effect of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic: Orphans and Pro-Social Behavior

McCannon

Rodriguez

2017

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The HIV/AIDS pandemic has caused numerous deaths. One unfortunate consequence of this is the deterioration in family structure and the prevalence of orphanhood. We investigate whether individuals who were orphaned as a child suffer long-term consequences through a underinvestment in their social capital. We conduct a framed field experiment in rural, southern Uganda where the HIV/AIDS pandemic hit hardest. In the experiment, subjects made decisions to contribute to a public good. Results indicate that adults who were orphaned as a child free ride more contributing less to the public good. We explore the mechanism through which their background operates. We provide evidence that an important channel is through social norms. Subjects orphaned when young tend to have lower expectations regarding typical behavior of others. A strong interaction effect is identified where those with the lowest expectations who were also orphaned contribute the least to the public good. Thus, we document long-term consequences to a community of the adverse health event.

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“…SeeMcCannon and Rodriguez (2019a) for an analysis of Embrace It Africa's microfinance activities' spillover effect onto pro-sociality in the community and McCannon and Rodriguez (2019b) for the effect of orphanhood in the community.…”

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Essays in Development Economics Zachary Rodriguez My dissertation focuses on several fields of study within economics. The common lens through which I ask all my questions is development economics. I employ health and public economics to aide in the interpretation and discussion of my analyses. Separately, my chapters explore issues related positive spillovers from overcompetition in contests, demand for financial services among low-income households, and the empowerment of women through access to guaranteed employment. Collectively, my dissertation offers evidence and insight regarding how we analyze and improve development initiatives that aim to change the lives of people who are poor or ill. 1 Acknowledgements My dissertation was finished through the hard work and insights of many people. I am grateful for the time, direction, and advice of my dissertation chair, Dr. Bryan McCannon, as well as, the helpful insights from my dissertation committee, Dr. Dan Grossman, Dr. Javier Reyes, and Dr. Mark Wilson. I would also like my Mom and Dad for their constant support and Dr. Josh Hall and Dr. Scott Schuh for their time and effort spent on furthering my career as an economist. Finally, I am grateful for the many conversations with Alex Cardazzi, Erika Davies, Eduardo Minuci, and the WVU Brown Bag Seminar participants. iii 19 Conclusion 69 20 Appendix 75

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The Impact of Microfinance on Pro-Social Behaviors: Experimental Evidence of Public Goods Contributions in Uganda

Cited by 4 publications

References 113 publications

Prosociality Spillovers of Working with Others

Prosociality Spillovers of Working with Others

A Lasting Effect of the HIV/AIDS Pandemic: Orphans and Pro-Social Behavior

Essays in Development Economics

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