explanatory power. Rather, we focus on the dynamics of growth following external exogenous shocks (natural disasters). We argue … of developing countries. -- Growth theory ; long run growth ; Solow ; disasters ; exogenous shocks …

comprehensive retrospective information on households’ historic experience with weather shocks. Exposure to the weather shock … significantly reduces the likelihood of being enrolled in mandatory school two to three years after the shock. Similarly, it … significantly reduces the probability of completing basic education ten to eleven years after the shock. Both effects are driven by …

shocks: large declines in the price of a country's commodity exports and severe natural disasters. Unsurprisingly, adverse … policies have large effects that are specific to particular types of shock. In particular, regulations which reduce the speed … are particularly ill-suited to mineral exporting economies. Natural disasters appear to be better accommodated by labour …

shocks: large declines in the price of a country’s commodity exports and severe natural disasters. Unsurprisingly, adverse … policies have large effects that are specific to particular types of shock. In particular, regulations which reduce the speed … are particularly ill-suited to mineral exporting economies. Natural disasters appear to be better accommodated by labour …