Household survey data for research on well-being and behavior in Central Asia

Type Journal Article - Journal of Comparative Economics
Title Household survey data for research on well-being and behavior in Central Asia
Author(s)
Volume 42
Issue 3
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2013
Page numbers 819-835
URL http://www.econstor.eu/bitstream/10419/69440/1/732542294.pdf
Abstract
This paper summarizes the micro-level survey evidence from Central Asia generated and analyzed in the period 1991–2012. We provide an exhaustive overview over all accessible individual and household-level surveys undertaken in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan – and of all academic papers published using these datasets. We argue that Central Asia is a fascinating region for the study of comparative economics given its dual experience of transition and development. However, the region is also understudied, in part due to lack of data, and especially due to a lack of panel data. We identify knowledge gaps derived from this lack of longitudinal surveys and suggest worthwhile areas for future research. Finally, we also present a new and novel individual-level panel dataset called “Life in Kyrgyzstan”.

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