← Back to results The Impact of Remittances on Food Security in Times of Crisis—Evidence from COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean Colin Cannonier & Monica Galloway Burke
Abstract This study examines the association between workers’ remittances and food insecurity in Latin America and the Caribbean using data from a Coronavirus survey covering over 100,000 individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results indicate that receipt of remittances is associated with an 8.8% decrease (2.5% points) in overall food insecurity. Heterogeneous effects are observed among females, individuals in Latin America, and households with children. Remittances from the USA exhibit a stronger influence on reducing food insecurity. The findings underscore the potential importance of remittances in improving food security at both extensive and intensive margins. Policy issues are also discussed.
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@article{colin2026,
title = {{The Impact of Remittances on Food Security in Times of Crisis—Evidence from COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean}},
author = {Colin Cannonier & Monica Galloway Burke},
journal = {Eastern Economic Journal},
year = {2026},
doi = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1057/s41302-026-00326-y},
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TI - The Impact of Remittances on Food Security in Times of Crisis—Evidence from COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean
AU - Cannonier, Colin
AU - Burke, Monica Galloway
JO - Eastern Economic Journal
PY - 2026
ER - Colin Cannonier & Monica Galloway Burke (2026). The Impact of Remittances on Food Security in Times of Crisis—Evidence from COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean. *Eastern Economic Journal*. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1057/s41302-026-00326-y Colin Cannonier & Monica Galloway Burke. "The Impact of Remittances on Food Security in Times of Crisis—Evidence from COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean." *Eastern Economic Journal* (2026). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1057/s41302-026-00326-y. The Impact of Remittances on Food Security in Times of Crisis—Evidence from COVID-19 in Latin America and the Caribbean
Colin Cannonier & Monica Galloway Burke · Eastern Economic Journal · 2026
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