This study proposes a novel approach for estimating the rules governing the distribution of re-
sources among female, male adults and children, using a complete collective demand system with
individual Engel effects. The model contributes to the literature by explicitly modeling intrahouse-
hold inequality and offering a powerful tool to analyze the impact of specifc factors on the share of
resources of each household member. We apply the model to Albania, a country where gender and
inter-generation inequalities are relevant social issues stemming from traditional patriarchal family
values and massive international migration of male adults. The results show that the female share
of resources is substantially lower respect to a fair distribution, providing evidence that traditional
male-biased social norms are refected in the way resources are distributed among family members.
To identify the effects of fathers’ migration on intrahousehold resources distribution we apply an
endogenous treatment-regression model using district level historical international network informa-
tion from a different data source as the main exclusion restriction. Children have a larger share of
resources respect to those in intact families, but not women. Additionally, when women have more
control over family decisions, children’ share of resource increases but women’s decreases, especially
for left behind families.
Presented by:
Luca Piccoli (University of the Balearic Islands)
Date & time:
June 15, 2015 2:00 pm - June 15, 2015 3:30 pm
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