Episode 5: Adriana Camacho on Cash Transfers and Domestic Violence

In this episode, Adriana Camacho talks about her work on the Colombian cash transfer program and domestic violence. Interviewed by Santiago de la Cadena, she goes over how a lack of resources could trigger domestic violence, and why the timing, expectation and duration of cash transfers matter when it comes to household behaviours. They discuss how such programs could have positive externalities in terms of investment in human capital, and the need for policymakers to primarily address the issue of scarcity
Prof. Camacho recommends two books for anyone interested in learning more about scarcity or domestic violence:
1. Scarcity by Sendhil Mullainathan
2. Shame by Annie Ernaux