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  • Experimental Economics

Background:

  • Individuals in developing nations often prefer deferred income streams over frequent payments.
  • Understanding the impact of payment timing on financial decisions is crucial for economic development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effects of short-term wage deferral on financial behavior.
  • To determine if lump-sum payments influence investment decisions in a cash-for-work program.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial was conducted with participants in a temporary cash-for-work program.
  • Workers were assigned to either frequent wage payments or a deferred lump-sum payment structure.

Main Results:

  • Workers assigned to lump-sum payments were 5 percentage points more likely to purchase a high-return investment.
  • The findings suggest a significant impact of payment timing on investment behavior.

Conclusions:

  • Deferred income, structured as lump-sum payments, can encourage investment in high-return assets.
  • Both savings barriers and credit constraints may explain the observed behavior, with evidence supporting credit constraints as a primary driver.