This systematic review investigates the role of economic shocks in explaining HIV transmission through risky sexual behaviors. With natural disasters and global economic shocks becoming more prevalent and HIV disproportionately affecting young women in low- and middle-income countries,...

We use novel data on a cohort of female sex workers in Senegal to examine whether a large anticipated shock influences risky sexual behaviour. We study the effect of Tabaski, the most important Islamic festival celebrated in Senegal, in which most households purchase an animal for sacrifice. We...