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Adam Pellillo

West Virginia University, Morgantown, USA

Author: Adam Pellillo

Abstract: This paper examines how conflict and local insecurity have influenced household-level economic conditions across the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Using micro-level, geo-referenced data and instrumental variable methods, I find strong evidence of a negative impact of conflict on household durable ownership and living conditions. The findings are very similar when different specifications and variables are considered. The results illustrate how political economy factors systematically influence economic development. Further, the findings highlight the need for a better understanding of the incentives facing different political actors across the region.

Full Text: “Conflict and Development: Evidence from the Democratic Republic of the Congo”