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SUMMARY:Violent Conflict and Behavior: a Field Experiment in Burundi - Maa
 rten J. Voors\, Development Economics Group\, Wageningen University
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CONTACT:R Wilebore
DESCRIPTION:We use a series of field experiments in rural Burundi to exami
 ne the impact of exposure to conflict on social-\, risk- and time preferen
 ces. We find that conflict affects behavior: individuals exposed to violen
 ce display more altruistic behavior towards their neighbors\, are more ris
 k seeking\, and have higher discount rates. Large adverse shocks can thus 
 alter savings and investments decisions\, and potentially have long-run co
 nsequences – even if the shocks themselves are temporary.
LOCATION:Seminar Room\, Plant Sciences Department
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