There is a growing interest in economic literature on the pervasive effects of violence exposure on human capital … accumulation. However, this literature has come short on disentangling the direct effects of violence on individuals' schooling … this paper we study the sharp increase in violence experienced in Mexico after 2006, known as “The War on Drugs” and its …

This paper analyzes a context where sustained violence happens in non-war zones. Specifically, this paper considers … on conflict and violence by concluding that violence in non-war zones has important implications for labor market …

This paper provides evidence of the long-term relationship between male-to-female spousal violence and the … information on the prevalence of spousal abuse and threats of violence against women. Constructing comparable groups of … importantly, the role that marital selection and the diffusion of norms rejecting intimate partner violence may play in explaining …