Exploring the Effect of the Iraq War on Women’s Health Care Seeking Behavior and Well-Being

• In Event: Gendered Outcomes in Violent Settings

Brief Overview

We examine the impact of the Iraq war on women’s health care seeking behavior. Using cross-sectional micro-data, we exploit variation in the intensity of violence across Iraqi provinces to estimate the impact of the war on women’s well-being.

Authors

• Shamiran Mako, Boston University

• Mahesh Karra, Boston University