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CLIMATE SHOCKS AND CHILD LABOR: EVIDENCE FROM PALESTINE

Yousuf Daas et al.

Climate Change Economics2025https://doi.org/10.1142/s2010007825500174article
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Abstract

This study examines how climate variability affects child labor in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, where ongoing conflict and scarce resources amplify household vulnerabilities. Drawing on Palestinian Labor Force Survey data from 2000 to 2018 linked with district-level data on climate indicators, we employ a linear probability model to measure the effects of climate shocks on child labor. Our analysis reveals that rainfall increases child labor, particularly among boys in agricultural roles, while extreme heat discourages it. We also find that girls often respond to rainfall shocks through early marriage. These patterns vary across northern, central, and southern districts, highlighting the importance of place-based adaptation. Our findings show that structural constraints mediate how households cope with environmental stress. The results suggest that effective policy must integrate climate-resilient agricultural investments with targeted social-protection measures, educational support, and gender-responsive programming to mitigate the risks of child labor and early marriage under increasing climate pressure.

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@article{yousuf2025,
  title        = {{CLIMATE SHOCKS AND CHILD LABOR: EVIDENCE FROM PALESTINE}},
  author       = {Yousuf Daas et al.},
  journal      = {Climate Change Economics},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1142/s2010007825500174},
}

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0.37

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.16 × 0.4 = 0.06
M · momentum0.53 × 0.15 = 0.08
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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