Political Science

Extreme weather impacts do not improve conflict predictions in Africa

S. Michelini, B. Šedová, et al.

This paper explores how extreme weather impacts relate to conflict forecasts in Africa. While such data offers insights, it turns out that socio-economic and conflict history indicators prevail as stronger predictors. The research was conducted by Sidney Michelini, Barbora Šedová, Jacob Schewe, and Katja Frieler.

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