Levine: New Papers on Cookstoves & Incentives

Below is a briefing paper on a results from a randomized trial of a new sales offer for improved cookstoves. By combining a free trial with rent-to-own we increased stove uptake from 5% to 44%. New Sales Offers for Improved Cookstoves

Two new working papers evaluating new cookstoves:

· The Effect of Solar Ovens on Fuel Use, Emissions, and Health: Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial with Theresa Beltramo. · A rapid assessment randomized-controlled trial of improved cookstoves in rural Ghana with Jason Burwen.

David Levine: Improved Sales Offers for Improved Cookstoves

David Levine, Eugene E. and Catherine M. Trefethen Professor at the Haas School of Business of University of California, Berkeley presented at the first discussion of the Financial Incentives and Health series. The seminar focused on the roll of financial incentives in increasing diffusion and utilization of technologies, such as improved cookstoves, in the developing world.

Download a pdf of the slides Dr. Levine presented.