SOCI 60: The Practice of Social Research Benjamin Graham
SOCI 60: The Practice of Social Research Benjamin Graham
SOCI 60: The Practice of Social Research Benjamin Graham
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Progresa: <strong>The</strong> Evaluation<br />
• Randomized evaluation conducted by the International Food Policy <strong>Research</strong><br />
Institute<br />
• Randomized at the community level. Control group received the “treatment”<br />
18 months later.<br />
• Children in “treated” communities did better<br />
• 20% school enrollment increase for girls, 10% increase for boys<br />
• 12% less illness for children under 5<br />
• Less malnutrition and stunted growth for children under 3.<br />
• Families spent 13% more on food, and ate a healthier diet.<br />
<strong>SOCI</strong> <strong>60</strong>: Lecture 1<br />
<strong>Benjamin</strong> <strong>Graham</strong><br />
Friday, September 23, 11
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