Climate Variability and Household Welfare Outcomes in Uganda

Submitted by Jane Anyango on
EfD Authors:
Babyenda, Peter

This study examines the impact of climate variability on household welfare outcomes in Uganda by combining long-term climate data (1979-2013) interpolated at household level, and six waves of the Uganda National Panel Survey (2009-2019). Pooled average ordinary least squares and random effects models are used for empirical analysis. The results indicate that climate variability has a significant nonlinear impact on household welfare outcomes.

Peer Reviewed
Climate Change

COVID-19 risk perception and public compliance with preventive measures: Evidence from a multi-wave household survey in the MENA region

Submitted by Petra Hansson on
EfD Authors:
Amuakwa-Mensah, Franklin

This study investigates the association between individuals’ concern about contracting COVID-19 and their compliance with recommended preventive and mitigation measures, namely wearing face masks, maintaining social distancing and handwashing, in the context of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The empirical analysis is based on a panel dataset from the Combined COVID-19 MENA Monitor Household Survey, which was carried out in Jordan, Morocco, Sudan, Tunisia and Egypt.

Peer Reviewed
Health

Does Traffic Congestion pose Health Hazards? Evidence from a Highly Congested and Polluted City

Submitted by Petra Hansson on
EfD Authors:
Kacker, Kanishka
Gupta, Ridhima

Highlights:

  • Nearly 5000 deaths per year in Delhi can be attributed to traffic congestion.
  • Increased traffic congestion worsens air quality. The worsening is greater when congestion is already at a high level.
  • A congestion charge on large private vehicles can offer large benefits with minimal disruption to the existing status quo.
Research Brief
Air Quality, Health, Land, Policy Design

Access to energy improves households’ food security and children’s nutrition

Submitted by Petra Hansson on
EfD Authors:
Gebrehiwot Gidey, Tagel
Hassen, Sied

 

 This brief is based on results from the study Impact of energy access on food security and child nutrition: panel data evidence from rural Ethiopia, EfD Discussion Paper 22-11, June 2022, by Tagel Gebrehiwot and Sied Hassen. 

Research Brief
Energy, Health, Policy Design

Behavioral Economics – Policy Impact and Future Directions

Submitted by Petra Hansson on

Behavioral economics - a field based in collaborations among economists and psychologists - focuses on integrating a nuanced understanding of behavior into models of decision-making. Since the mid-20th century, this growing field has produced research in numerous domains and has influenced policymaking, research, and marketing. However, little has been done to assess these contributions and review evidence of their use in the policy arena.

Report
Policy Design
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