Intrahousehold Allocation of Resources: The Bolivian Family

26 Pages Posted: 9 Feb 2006

Date Written: May 2001

Abstract

Recognizing that intrahousehold inequalities exist, this study focuses on the distribution of resources toward children across household types. A bargaining framework is used to test whether it matters who has control over resources. Results show that control over resources matters, as well as the characteristics of family members. The policy implication is that the education of mothers is important to improve child welfare, over and above the benefits of cash transfer schemes. Parental education campaigns should accompany child welfare programs, particularly among indigenous families. Children fare better when mothers are educated, both parents are present, and there are fewer children.

Keywords: household bargaining, Bolivia, resource allocation, child welfare

JEL Classification: D12, H31

Suggested Citation

Inchauste Comboni, Maria Gabriela, Intrahousehold Allocation of Resources: The Bolivian Family (May 2001). IMF Working Paper No. 01/57, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=879532

Maria Gabriela Inchauste Comboni (Contact Author)

World Bank ( email )

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United States

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