Year: 2021
Type: study-registration
Abstract: In this study, we intend to study the recent rapid expansion of Bihar's social audits initiative as a measure to improve access and delivery of social protection under India's national workfare scheme.We undertake a causal evaluation utilizing administrative data from a randomized controlled trial across the state.Initial analysis using the administrative data finds that audits lead to a significant, sustained reduction in work as reported in administrative data, a result that could reflect some combination of reduced corruption -a goal of audits, or declines in work provision -an unintended consequence.Looking ahead, we aim to collect additional survey data needed to differentiate between these possibilities and provide further direction for program improvement.
Source: AEA Randomized Controlled Trials
DOI: 10.1257/rct.8640
Authors: Simone Schaner, Rohini Pande, Charity Moore, Madhulika Khanna
Language: English
Subfield: Development
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4200155316