We study the impact of the TseTse fly—which is unique to Africa and transmits an epidemic disease harmful to humans and … lethal to livestock—on modern financial development in Africa. Exploiting newly georeferenced firm data across the world, we … also find that people are less likely to trust others, to use financial services, and to learn and adopt financial …

respond? A simple theoretical framework predicts that reduced exposure to pre-pandemic international mobility causes slightly … 2009. We find that in all cases, even a draconian 50 percent reduction in pre-pandemic international mobility is associated …

This article reviews the global health and economic consequences of the 1918 influenza pandemic, with a particular …