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Heterogeneity in the Intrahousehold Allocation of International Remittances: Evidence from Philippine Households

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This article shows that heterogeneity in the intrahousehold allocation of remittances sent by temporary international migrant workers exists among households in the Philippines, and may be attributable to the absence of the spouse, suggesting moral hazard, and to the gender and educational attainment of the household head, indicating differences in preferences. GLM estimates and post-estimation tests reveal that male heads spend more on alcohol and tobacco, that the presence of a female decision-maker in a household increases allocations to goods that improve the welfare of the children, and that household heads with less formal education allocate more to education.

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  • Marjorie Pajaron, 2016. "Heterogeneity in the Intrahousehold Allocation of International Remittances: Evidence from Philippine Households," Journal of Development Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 52(6), pages 854-875, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jdevst:v:52:y:2016:i:6:p:854-875
    DOI: 10.1080/00220388.2015.1113261
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    1. Malone, Lauren, 2007. "Migrants’ Remittances and Investments in Children’s Human Capital: The Role of Asymmetric Preferences in Mexico," Center for Global, International and Regional Studies, Working Paper Series qt23n6s2p3, Center for Global, International and Regional Studies, UC Santa Cruz.
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