Job training and search assistance for microwork: Evidence from Haiti
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial
Abstract: This paper presents the findings of a randomized experiment in Haiti aimed at improving online labor market outcomes through training individuals in microworking, a type of work involving small digital tasks completed via online platforms. Six months post-program, we observe significant positive impacts on platform-related microwork outcomes and some broader labor market outcomes. The treatment increases the likelihood of having a microwork profile, the number of tasks completed, hours worked, and microwork earnings, leading to a larger percentage of monthly income from microwork. The program also enhances socioemotional skills and English ability. However, we observe no significant effects on current employment and related outcomes, possibly as participants view microwork as a supplementary activity rather than employment.
Source: Economics Letters
Authors: Dulce Baptista, Richard Freund, Rafael Novella
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $2,980
OpenAlex ID: W4402083709