Violent conflict and human capital accumulation
Abstract
The objective of this paper is to review the available evidence on one important micro-level
mechanism linking civil wars and long-term development outcomes, namely the level and
access to education of civilian and combatant populations affected by violence. The paper is
particularly concerned with the long-term human capital consequences of lost education.
Keywords: conflict; education; human capital.
Citation
Justino, P. (2011) Violent conflict and human capital accumulation. Working paper series, 379. Brighton: IDS.Is part of series
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