RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Asymmetry of Information within Family Networks JF Journal of Human Resources JO J Hum Resour FD University of Wisconsin Press SP 0616_8023R1 DO 10.3368/jhr.54.1.0616.8023R1 A1 Joachim De Weerdt A1 Garance Genicot A1 Alice Mesnard YR 2018 UL http://jhr.uwpress.org/content/early/2018/01/25/jhr.54.1.0616.8023R1.abstract AB This paper studies asymmetry of information and transfers within 712 extended family networks from Tanzania. Using cross-reports on asset holdings, we construct measures of mis-perception of living standards among households within the same network. We contrast altruism, pressure, exchange and risk sharing as motives to transfer in simple models with asymmetric information. Testing the model predictions in the data uncovers the active role played by recipients of transfers. Our findings suggest that recipients set the terms of the transfers, either by exerting pressure on donors or because they hold substantial bargaining power in their exchange relationships.