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Forced migration and attitudes towards domestic violence

Part of Book Towards Gender Equity in Development

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Progress and stagnation in the livelihood of informal workers in an emerging economy

Part of Book The Job Ladder

Working Paper
Progress and stagnation in the livelihood of informal workers in an emerging economy

We use long-spanning individual longitudinal data to examine the long-term labour market outcomes of low-tier informal workers. We investigate their characteristics, calculate the extent of switching, and identify the characteristics of those who...

Working Paper
Forced migration and attitudes towards domestic violence

I explore the long-term effects of internal displacement caused by the Kurdish-Turkish conflict on women’s attitudes towards domestic violence. Using the Turkish Demographic and Health Survey, I show that forced migrants are more likely to view...

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The prolonged effects of terrorism

Terrorist violence has a profound influence on social attitudes, including trust in governmental institutions and attitudes towards migration and civil freedoms. Acts of terrorism cause citizens to experience a complex range of negative emotions...

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Are the effects of terrorism short-lived?

Numerous studies demonstrate that terrorism causes strong public reactions immediately after the attack, with important implications for democratic institutions and individual well-being. Yet, are these effects short-lived? We answer this question...

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Are the effects of terrorism short-lived?

ARTICLE ON EARLY VIEW | Terrorism elicits strong public reactions immediately after the attack, with important implications for democratic institutions and individual well-being. Are these effects short-lived? We answer this question using a natural...

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