Review of Development Economics, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Май 26, 2025

ABSTRACT Remittances are significant determinants in reducing income inequality and mitigating poverty, particularly developing countries like Bangladesh. This study analyzes a representative micro‐level survey data to quantify the impact of remittances on poverty income, expenditure, savings, investment distributions. Using Gini coefficient Atkinson index, examines categorical measures context Additionally, it employs propensity score matching (PSM) headcount ratio (HCR) evaluate household levels across various economic indicators. The findings reveal that enhance well‐being by increasing thereby raising standard living for migrant households. is evidenced average treatment effect treated (ATT) key indicators, such as land ownership, non‐food investment. HCR approach further confirms significantly reduce levels. Moreover, estimates indicate remittance inflows have led group (households receiving remittances) achieve greater equality distributions compared control without remittances). index validates robustness these findings, showing they not overly sensitive aversion parameters. provides important policy implications Government Bangladesh other heavily depend remittances.

Язык: Английский