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Learning from diversity: jati fractionalization, social expectations and improved sanitation practices in India
Sania Ashraf, Cristina Bicchieri, Upasak Das +2
Prevalence of open defecation is associated with adverse health effects, detrimental not only for the individual but also the community. Therefore, neighborhood characteristics can…
Shifting Beliefs Changing Behavior: Experimental Evidence on Sanitation from India
Sania Ashraf, Cristina Bicchieri, Upasak Das +1
Open defecation, which is linked to poor health outcomes and lower cognitive ability has been widespread in India. Improved sanitation practice generates local health externalities…
Love Thy Neighbor? Perceived Community Abidance and Private Compliance to COVID-19 Norms in India
Upasak Das, Prasenjit Sarkhel, Sania Ashraf
Compliance with measures like social distancing, hand-washing and wearing masks have emerged as the dominant strategy to combat health risk from the COVID-19 pandemic. These behavi…