Think you know how the poor would spend the money you give them?

Dec 14, 2016

An employee counts Indian rupee currency notes inside a private money exchange office in New Delhi July 5, 2013. India's central bank was seen selling dollars via state-run banks on Friday as the rupee approached its record low of 60.76 seen on June 26, four dealers said. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA - Tags: BUSINESS) - RTX11DCR

New data explores what poor people really do with cash handouts. Image: REUTERS/Adnan Abidi (INDIA - Tags: BUSINESS) - RTX11DCR

Dan Kopf

Reporter, Quartz

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