Internal conflicts entail large asset losses for certain segments in the civilian population. Asset losses may compromise the future welfare of households, thus leaving a legacy of structural poverty that is difficult to overcome. The purpose of this article is to analyze how asset losses occur...

Massive migrations due to civil war have raised the number of unskilled workers in cities in developing countries. Not only does civil war negatively affect forced migrants, but it also appear to contribute to deteriorating labor market conditions for all low skilled workers in destination...