In this article we explore whether a strong earthquake (Manabí and Esmeraldas provinces,
Ecuador, April 16th, 2016) had a distributional effect in labor income. We use survey micro …

Disasters can generate different economic effects in the short run in local economies. Our
goal is to reveal how natural disasters reshaped labor markets in three countries that faced …

While it is clear that natural disasters have serious welfare consequences for affected
populations, less is known about how local labor markets in low-income countries adjust to …

The 2010/2011 Canterbury earthquakes caused major upheaval to the people of the region.
The second major quake killed 185 people, forced many from their homes, and closed …

While it is clear that natural disasters have serious welfare consequences for affected
populations, less is known with respect to how local labour markets in low income countries …

Natural disasters are one of the main channels through which ecological and socio-
economic systems interact. In particular, the severe impacts of earthquakes could disrupt …

Disasters have potential short‐term and long‐term impacts on employment and employment
structures in affected regions. While measuring the full economic impact of a disaster …

This article examines the impact of conflict-induced population displacement on urban
labour markets. Data from over 900 working-age individuals in Sudan indicates that long …

This paper analyses the long-lasting effects of the 2010 Haiti earthquake on household well-
being. Using original longitudinal data and objective geological measures, we estimate the …

While policy responses to economic downturns tend to focus on protecting employment,
evidence from the developing world shows that employment reduction is not the only, or …