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Area of Science:

  • Behavioral Economics
  • Development Economics

Background:

  • Temptation is a key factor in theoretical models of spending and saving in developing economies.
  • Empirical evidence on the impact of temptation on spending, particularly concerning cash transfers, remains limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of randomized exposure to temptation on spending decisions in rural Malawi.
  • To expand the empirical evidence base on the role of temptation in the economic choices of the poor.

Main Methods:

  • Randomized controlled trial design.
  • Study conducted in rural Malawi.
  • Analysis of spending decisions in response to varying levels of temptation exposure.

Main Results:

  • Exposure to a more tempting environment did not lead to significant changes in temptation spending.
  • The observed levels of temptation spending and treatment effects showed some sensitivity to the definition of temptation spending.
  • Null results suggest potential factors influencing these findings.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides evidence that increased temptation does not significantly alter spending in this context.
  • Future research may indicate a limited role for temptation in the economic decisions of low-income populations.
  • The definition of temptation spending can influence the interpretation of results.