Qualitative versus quantitative impact communications in humanitarian appeals: Findings from a field experiment

C-Tier
Journal: Economics Letters
Year: 2024
Volume: 243
Issue: C

Authors (5)

Chuah, Swee-Hoon (not in RePEc) Feeny, Simon (RMIT University) Hannan, Timothy (not in RePEc) Hoffmann, Robert (not in RePEc) Neelim, Ananta (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

0.201 = (α=2.01 / 5 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

We report a field experiment comparing the efficacy of two impact-based appeals conducted by Oxfam Australia. Both appeal types demonstrated Oxfam Australia’s previous humanitarian impact, one in a qualitative (narrative) and the other in a quantitative (statistical) manner. We find that the quantitative appeal caused both a greater number and size of donations. We also find heterogeneity in the treatment effects across donor characteristics.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecolet:v:243:y:2024:i:c:s0165176524004075
Journal Field
General
Author Count
5
Added to Database
2026-01-25