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Migration and nutrition of the left behind: Evidence from Ghana

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This paper investigates the effect of migration on the nutritional outcomes of the left behind—individuals who previously co-resided with a migrant. Utilizing longitudinal data from Ghana and employing a combination of kernel matching and difference-in-differences, I find that internal migration negatively impacts the nutritional status of left-behind individuals, particularly children. Although remittances do not reliably offset these negative effects, they can potentially contribute to improved outcomes for left-behind children in the long run. The primary channel driving the adverse nutritional impact on left-behind children is the short-term disruptive effect caused by migration, which may lead to a negative income shock. This shock could have lasting consequences for children’s growth trajectories.
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hal-04832924 , version 1 (12-12-2024)

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Adrien Gosselin-Pali. Migration and nutrition of the left behind: Evidence from Ghana. World Development, 2025, 188, pp.106853. ⟨10.1016/j.worlddev.2024.106853⟩. ⟨hal-04832924⟩
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