Date of Graduation
Spring 5-19-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in International and Development Economics (MSIDEC)
College/School
College of Arts and Sciences
Department/Program
Economics
First Advisor
Dr Bruce Wydick
Abstract
The paper builds a structural model of altruistic transfers based on identity matches with another individual and estimates the weights that people place on the characteristic matches. We also take a comparative look at the role of culture in these transfers. The culture here is trying to contrast a traditional society versus a cosmopolitan one. I run an experiment in India to examine these differences. I find that in both the urban and rural samples individuals tend to give more to girls and donate largely on the basis of the need of the receiver. I also find that the rural group tends to give more to individuals from their own religion.
Recommended Citation
Shukla, Angira, "Charity Begins at Home: Investigating How Culture Shapes In-Group Bias in Altruistic Behavior" (2023). Master's Theses. 1476.
https://repository.usfca.edu/thes/1476
