Storms, early education and human capital

A-Tier
Journal: Journal of Environmental Economics and Management
Year: 2025
Volume: 130
Issue: C

Authors (2)

Pelli, Martino (Asian Development Bank) Tschopp, Jeanne (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

2.011 = (α=2.01 / 2 authors) × 2.0x A-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This paper explores how school-age exposure to storms impacts the education and primary activity status of young adults in India. Using a cross-sectional cohort study based on wind exposure histories, we find evidence of a significant deskilling of areas vulnerable to climate change-related risks. Specifically, our results show a 2.4 percentage point increase in the probability of accruing educational delays, a 2 percentage point decline in post-secondary education achievement, and a 1.6 percentage point reduction in obtaining regular salaried jobs. Additionally, our study provides evidence that degraded school infrastructure and declining household income contribute to these findings.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:eee:jeeman:v:130:y:2025:i:c:s0095069624001785
Journal Field
Environment
Author Count
2
Added to Database
2026-01-29