Terrorism and subjective financial well-being: micro-level evidence from Pakistan

B-Tier
Journal: Public Choice
Year: 2019
Volume: 178
Issue: 3
Pages: 493-512

Authors (3)

Khusrav Gaibulloev (American University of Sharjah) Gerel Oyun (not in RePEc) Javed Younas (not in RePEc)

Score contribution per author:

0.670 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 1.0x B-tier

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

Abstract

Abstract This paper exploits individual-level data on self-reported financial situations and district-level information on terrorist attacks in Pakistan to examine how persistent exposure to terrorism affects subjective financial well-being. The study also explores the relationship between recurrent terrorist acts and an individual’s perception of the financial well-being of other people in the community. Our model accounts for myriad influences of terrorism and financial statuses both at the individual and district levels. We find that terrorism adversely impacts subjective financial well-being. In particular, its negative effects on perceived personal financial conditions appear to be stronger for less-educated persons and those living in urban areas.

Technical Details

RePEc Handle
repec:kap:pubcho:v:178:y:2019:i:3:d:10.1007_s11127-018-0606-5
Journal Field
Public
Author Count
3
Added to Database
2026-01-25