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