Violent conflict and behavior: A field experiment in Burundi

M.J. Voors; E.E.M. Nillesen; E.H. Bulte; B.W. Lensink; P. Verwimp; D.P. van Soest

doi:10.1257/aer.102.2.941

Violent conflict and behavior: A field experiment in Burundi

M.J. Voors, E.E.M. Nillesen, E.H. Bulte, B.W. Lensink, P. Verwimp, D.P. van Soest

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We use a series of field experiments in rural Burundi to examine the impact of exposure to conflict on social, risk, and time preferences. We find that conflict affects behavior: individuals exposed to violence display more altruistic behavior towards their neighbors, are more risk-seeking, and have higher discount rates. Large adverse shocks can thus alter savings and investments decisions, and potentially have long-run consequences-even if the shocks themselves are temporary.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	941-964
Journal	American Economic Review
Volume	102
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1257/aer.102.2.941
Publication status	Published - 2012

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Voors, M. J. (Contributor), Nillesen, E. E. M. (Contributor), Verwimp, P. (Contributor), Bulte, E. H. (Contributor), Lensink, R. (Contributor) & Van Soest, D. P. (Contributor), Unknown Publisher, 1 Jan 2012
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Voors, M. J. (Contributor), Nillesen, E. E. M. (Contributor), Verwimp, P. (Contributor), Bulte, E. H. (Contributor), Lensink, R. (Contributor) & Van Soest, D. P. (Contributor), Unknown Publisher, 1 Jan 2012
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