
50. Edward Miguel on Collecting Economic Data by Canoe and Correlating Conflict with Rainfall
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Conflict and Climate: Unraveling Africa's Challenges
This chapter examines the prevalence of armed conflict in Africa, revealing that 20% of nations experience conflict annually. It explores unexpected predictive factors, particularly the role of climate change and its impact on rainfall patterns and rising temperatures, linking these to increased conflict risk. The discussion raises awareness about how environmental stressors can exacerbate social stability and economic growth challenges across the continent.
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