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Impact of Islamist Uprising on Human Capital and Demographics: Evidence from Mali

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  • Seunghun Chung

    (Cornell University)

  • Abdul Noury

    (New York University (NYU) - New York University)

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This study examines the impact of the 2012 Islamist uprising in northern Mali on human capital and demographics. It finds that female educational attainment declined significantly under Islamist control, especially in rural areas, while male education was less affected. Women exposed during school age also had more children and started families earlier. Attitudes toward domestic violence remained unchanged. The findings suggest Islamist influence can hinder human capital development, posing challenges to economic growth. As Islamist militant groups expand across sub-Saharan Africa, their impact on education and demographics may increasingly obstruct broader development goals.

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  • Seunghun Chung & Abdul Noury, 2025. "Impact of Islamist Uprising on Human Capital and Demographics: Evidence from Mali," Eastern Economic Journal, Palgrave Macmillan;Eastern Economic Association, vol. 51(3), pages 472-529, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:easeco:v:51:y:2025:i:3:d:10.1057_s41302-025-00303-x
    DOI: 10.1057/s41302-025-00303-x
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    • J13 - Labor and Demographic Economics - - Demographic Economics - - - Fertility; Family Planning; Child Care; Children; Youth
    • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration

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