policy instrument on households in two emerging economies, Vietnam and Thailand. Our paper contributes to the literature by … government financial support not only helps stimulate the economy but also enhances people's well-being more generally. …

In response to the spillovers of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, many governments paid cash transfers to … households. We examine the effect of this fiscal policy instrument on households in two emerging economies, Vietnam and Thailand …, raising trust in the government's ability to deal with the pandemic's effect on the economy, lowering general concerns about …