First- and Second-Generation Impacts of the Biafran War

Richard Akresh (), Sonia Bhalotra, Marinella Leone and Una Osili

Journal of Human Resources, 2023, vol. 58, issue 2, 488-531

Abstract: We analyze long-term impacts of the 1967–1970 Nigerian Civil War, providing the first evidence of intergenerational impacts. War exposure among women results in reduced adult stature, an increased likelihood of being overweight, earlier age at first birth, and lower educational attainment. War exposure of mothers has adverse impacts on next-generation child survival, growth, and education. Impacts vary with age of exposure. For the mother and child health outcomes, the largest impacts stem from adolescent exposure. Exposure to a primary education program mitigates impacts of war exposure. War exposure leads to men marrying later and having fewer children.

JEL-codes: I12 I25 J13 O12 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
Note: DOI: https://doi.org/10.3368/jhr.58.4.0118-9272R1
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Working Paper: First and Second Generation Impacts of the Biafran War (2017)
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