war

Wars leave deep and lasting scars on economies. Using data for 115 conflicts across 145 countries over the past 75 years, we document large and persistent declines in output, investment, and trade following the onset of war, with no evidence of recov...

It is widely agreed that deep pockets are crucial for military success. Yet, quantitative evidence on the connection between resources and the probability of winning wars is all but missing. Our research seeks to understand the causal relationship be...

What are the key ingredients for curbing armed conflict and achieving a transition to lasting peace and prosperity?

Angolan war veterans exposed to sexual violence during the war are more likely to be violent to their wives in the post-war period