We evaluate the empirical relevance of de facto vs. de jure determinants of political power in the U.S. South between … majority represents a threat to the de facto power of white elites. Moreover, the effect of race becomes stronger after 1890 …

We empirically study the determinants of intra-household decision power with respect to economic and financial choices …'s characteristics in terms of age, education, and income. The main conclusion is that decision-making power over family economics is not … time. -- family economics ; intra-household decision power ; gender differences …

We evaluate the empirical relevance of de facto vs. de jure determinants of political power in the U.S. South between … majority represents a threat to the de facto power of white elites. Moreover, the effect of race becomes stronger after 1890 …

We study the long-term determinants of the high rates of HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly among women … larger demographic shock men (but not women) display a more intense sexual activity, while women (but not men) are more … associated with unsatisfying marital relationships, particularly for women, with consequent female infidelity and an increased …

We study the long-term determinants of the high rates of HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly among women … larger demographic shock men (but not women) display a more intense sexual activity, while women (but not men) are more … associated with unsatisfying marital relationships, particularly for women, with consequent female infidelity and an increased …