Does Food Insecurity Hinder Migration?
People may avoid migrating if they cannot insure themselves against the risk of a bad outcome. Governments can reduce the consumption risk faced by migrants by allowing them to access social protection programs in the destination. This study randomly informed around 62,000 households across 18 Indian states about a new program allowing migrants to collect their food ration across the country, together with information about practical barriers to using the program. Four months later, treated households held lower beliefs about food ration portability, and were less likely to migrate to cities. The findings indicate that food insecurity risk reduces urban migration.
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| Format: | Working Paper biblioteca |
| Language: | English English |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2023-08-29
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| Subjects: | URBAN MIGRATION, HUNGER RISK, SOCIAL PROTECTION, FOOD SECURITY, FOOD INSECURITY, FOOD VOUCHER POLICY, |
| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/099914408222328779/IDU0881f8146069cc043d80b0740409c3ee6317c https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/40289 |
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