Evaluating the impact of remittances on child education and healthcare expenditures in Morocco: A matching method approach

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Hauptverfasser: KAWKABA Sara, TAIENE Ikram, ISMAILI IDRISSI Boutaina
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author KAWKABA Sara
TAIENE Ikram
ISMAILI IDRISSI Boutaina
author_facet KAWKABA Sara
TAIENE Ikram
ISMAILI IDRISSI Boutaina
contents <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Abstract </span></strong></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">This paper uses an econometric model based on propensity score matching to analyze the impact of remittances from Moroccans residing abroad (MRA) on children's education and healthcare expenditures. The results indicate that households receiving these remittances have significantly higher rates of medical consultations and education than those that do not receive them. This trend is particularly pronounced in rural areas, where access to healthcare and education services may be more limited. Remittances thus emerge as a crucial lever for improving the living conditions of households, underscoring their vital role in the economic and social support of families, especially in regions with limited resources. These findings emphasize the importance of public policies that facilitate the transfer and effective use of remittances to maximize their benefits on household well-being.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Keywords:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> Remittances, Household, Healthcare, Children’s education, Moroccans residing abroad.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US"> </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US"> </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US"> </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US"> </span></strong></p>
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spellingShingle Evaluating the impact of remittances on child education and healthcare expenditures in Morocco: A matching method approach
KAWKABA Sara
TAIENE Ikram
ISMAILI IDRISSI Boutaina
African Scientific Journal
<p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Abstract </span></strong></p> <p><span lang="EN-US">This paper uses an econometric model based on propensity score matching to analyze the impact of remittances from Moroccans residing abroad (MRA) on children's education and healthcare expenditures. The results indicate that households receiving these remittances have significantly higher rates of medical consultations and education than those that do not receive them. This trend is particularly pronounced in rural areas, where access to healthcare and education services may be more limited. Remittances thus emerge as a crucial lever for improving the living conditions of households, underscoring their vital role in the economic and social support of families, especially in regions with limited resources. These findings emphasize the importance of public policies that facilitate the transfer and effective use of remittances to maximize their benefits on household well-being.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US">Keywords:</span></strong><span lang="EN-US"> Remittances, Household, Healthcare, Children’s education, Moroccans residing abroad.</span></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US"> </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US"> </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US"> </span></strong></p> <p><strong><span lang="EN-US"> </span></strong></p>
title Evaluating the impact of remittances on child education and healthcare expenditures in Morocco: A matching method approach
topic African Scientific Journal
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16874871