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Fostering social mobility: The case of the 'Bono de Desarrollo Humano' in Ecuador

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  • Mideros Mora, Andres

    (UNU-MERIT, and Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador)

  • Gassmann, Franziska

    (UNU-MERIT)

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Social protection programmes are now implemented in many low and middle income countries due to their efficacy in reducing poverty, vulnerability, and inequality. However, the literature is scarce regarding long-term effects of social transfers. Using administrative panel data, this study analyses the determinants of social mobility in Ecuador using a multivariate welfare index, and evaluates the effect of the Ecuadorian social transfer programme Bono de Desarrollo Humano (BDH). Results show that social policies should focus on vulnerabilities related to household composition, the accumulation of human capital, and the accumulation of durable goods. Complementary policies must address gender, ethnic and geographical equity, as well as reproductive health. Finally, we find that the BDH does foster social mobility, especially for higher per capita amounts and if the transfer is complemented with economic inclusion programmes.

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  • Mideros Mora, Andres & Gassmann, Franziska, 2017. "Fostering social mobility: The case of the 'Bono de Desarrollo Humano' in Ecuador," MERIT Working Papers 2017-002, United Nations University - Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (MERIT).
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    Keywords

    Social mobility; social transfers; human development; poverty and inequality;
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    JEL classification:

    • H24 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Personal Income and Other Nonbusiness Taxes and Subsidies
    • I31 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - General Welfare, Well-Being
    • I38 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - Government Programs; Provision and Effects of Welfare Programs
    • O20 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy - - - General

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