Cash Transfers' Macroeconomic Impact in Cambodia Under Scrutiny
While Cambodia's cash transfer programs aid vulnerable households, their macroeconomic stimulus effect appears limited. Household spending patterns and import reliance may curb their impact on domestic production, according to economic analysis.
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