the model, the existence of land rights, slavery, and polygyny occurred in those parts of Africa that were the most …, slavery, and polygyny. I then use crosssectional data on pre-colonial African societies to demonstrate that, consistent with …

The slave trades out of Africa represent one of the most significant forced migration experiences in history. In this …" countries in Africa, with attention to their economic, institutional, demographic, and social implications. Next I evaluate the …

research. -- growth ; Africa ; history ; colonization ; institutions ; state fragility ; slavery …This essay investigates the determinants of the growth performance of Africa. I start by illustrating a broader … institutional development. After reporting results from standard growth regressions, I analyze the role of Africa's peculiar history …

We study the long-term determinants of the high rates of HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly among women …