I haven't personally studied the literature, but this study is in line with what GiveWell has concluded, although they are more certain about cash transfers not

I haven't personally studied the literature, but this study is in line with what GiveWell has concluded, although they are more certain about cash transfers not being spent on alcohol and tobacco [0] than on it not displacing work [1]. This paper and GiveWell's research are based on some of the same studies, so this study's not exactly surprising or new information, but replication's always nice. [0]: http://www.givewell.org/international/technical/programs/cash-transfers#Alcoholandtobacco http://www.givewell.org/international/technical/programs/cas... [1]: http://www.givewell.org/international/technical/programs/cash-transfers#Whatarethepotentialdownsidesoftheintervention http://www.givewell.org/international/technical/programs/cas...