The Spatial Economic Effects of Conflict Workshop showcased the most recent advances in the field of economics on conflict with a particular focus on the local and spillover effects of conflict, conflict and spatial poverty traps, and policies to mitigate potential negative effects of conflict such as infrastructure investment. While the policy focus of this workshop is on Africa, the presentations included a larger geographical coverage.
The first presentation of the workshop's second session featured Nathan Nunn of Harvard University on his paper titled "Transhumant Pastoralism, Climate Change, and Conflict in Africa" with discussant remarks by Roland Hodler of the University of St. Gallen. Remi Jedwab of the George Washington University moderated this presentation.
This event was co-sponsored by the Office for Regional Integration for Africa, the Poverty and Equity Global Practice of the World Bank, and the Institute for International Economic Policy of the George Washington University.
