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Malaria, Race, and Inequality: Evidence from the Early 1900s U.S. South

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  • Battaglia, Emily
  • Kisat, Faizaan

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This study investigates the impact of malaria eradication programs on Black-white economic disparities in the early 1900s U.S. South. Malaria eradication was widespread and improved health across races. Yet, only white men experienced economic benefits. Using matched census records, we find that increased exposure to the program was associated with higher schooling attainment and income for whites but not for Blacks. Blacks exposed to malaria eradication were more likely to be farm laborers, and both Blacks and whites were more likely to migrate out of state. Our findings suggest that malaria eradication, a broadly applied intervention, widened racial gaps.

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  • Battaglia, Emily & Kisat, Faizaan, 2021. "Malaria, Race, and Inequality: Evidence from the Early 1900s U.S. South," The Journal of Economic History, Cambridge University Press, vol. 81(4), pages 1173-1222, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:cup:jechis:v:81:y:2021:i:4:p:1173-1222_6
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    1. Barteska, Philipp & Dobkowitz, Sonja & Olkkola, Maarit & Rieser, Michael, 2023. "Mass vaccination and educational attainment: evidence from the 1967–68 Measles Eradication Campaign," LSE Research Online Documents on Economics 120706, London School of Economics and Political Science, LSE Library.

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