Author: Anano Kipiani, Policy Analyst
Year: 2022
This policy brief presents data on the importance of remittances for Georgian households.
The brief uses multivariate matching with genetic weighting on Caucasus Barometer 2019 data and provides evidence that families that receive remittances are more likely to report relatively positive economic conditions, to struggle less with providing essentials like food and clothing, and to have more durable goods.