Long-term effect of rainfall shocks on foundational cognitive skills: Evidence from Peru

Analyses the effects of exposure to rainfall shocks on foundational cognitive skills.

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
4 June 2024
Country:
Peru
Document Type:
Journal Article
Theme:
Climate and Environment
Authors:
Pazos, N., Favara, M., Sanchez, A., Scott, D. and Behrman, J.

Abstract

This paper analyses the effects of early exposure to rainfall shocks on 4 foundational cognitive skills (FCSs). These skills were measured via a series of tablet-based tasks administered in Peru as part of the Young Lives longitudinal study (YLS).

This output is part of the Young Lives at Work programme.

Citation

Pazos N and others. ‘Long-term effect of rainfall shocks on foundational cognitive skills: Evidence from Peru’ Economics and Human Biology 2024: volume 54

Long-term effect of rainfall shocks on foundational cognitive skills: Evidence from Peru

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Published 4 June 2024
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