Corey Lang|Chris Barrett|Felix Naschold
Targeting Maps: An Asset-Based Approach to Geographic Targeting
University of Rhode Island|Cornell University|University of Wyoming
proper targeting policy interventions requires reasonable estimates benefits alternative options inform decisions develop integrated approach stemming smallarea estimation literature estimates marginal returns range assets across geographically defined subpopulations create series maps overlaid traditional poverty maps identify strong candidate areas intervention though efficiencyequity tradeoff sometimes exists apply method using recent ugandan data results consistent independent empirical findings suggest asset specific transfer schemes would improve spatially targeted strategy