Original paper
Airtime transfers and mobile communications: Evidence in the aftermath of natural disasters
Abstract
We provide empirical evidence that Rwandans use the mobile phone network to transfer airtime to those affected by unexpected shocks. Using an extensive dataset on mobile phone activity in Rwanda and exploiting the quasi-random timing and location of natural disasters, we show that individuals make transfers and calls to people affected by disasters. The magnitude of these transfers is small in absolute terms, but statistically significant; in...
Paper Details
Title
Airtime transfers and mobile communications: Evidence in the aftermath of natural disasters
Published Date
May 1, 2016
Volume
120
Pages
157 - 181
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