Social Protection in the Developing World
Banerjee, Abhijit
Social Protection in the Developing World - Journal of Economic Literature 2024 - 1349-1421
Social protection programs have become increasingly widespread in low- and middle-income countries, with their own distinct characteristics to match the environments in which they are operating. This paper reviews the growing literature on the design and impact of these programs. We review how to identify potential beneficiaries given the large informal sector, the design and implementation of redistribution and income support programs, and the challenges and potential of social insurance. We use our frameworks as a guide for consolidating and organizing the existing literature and also to highlight areas and questions for future research.
0022-0515
Environmental Taxes and Subsidies
Informal Economy
Saving and Capital Investment
Taxation and Subsidies: Externalities
Underground Economy
Welfare Programs
Social Protection in the Developing World - Journal of Economic Literature 2024 - 1349-1421
Social protection programs have become increasingly widespread in low- and middle-income countries, with their own distinct characteristics to match the environments in which they are operating. This paper reviews the growing literature on the design and impact of these programs. We review how to identify potential beneficiaries given the large informal sector, the design and implementation of redistribution and income support programs, and the challenges and potential of social insurance. We use our frameworks as a guide for consolidating and organizing the existing literature and also to highlight areas and questions for future research.
0022-0515
Environmental Taxes and Subsidies
Informal Economy
Saving and Capital Investment
Taxation and Subsidies: Externalities
Underground Economy
Welfare Programs