Date of Graduation
Spring 5-16-2025
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in International and Development Economics (MSIDEC)
College/School
College of Arts and Sciences
Department/Program
Economics
First Advisor
Andrew Hobbs
Abstract
This paper analyzes the impact of weather shocks on household migration and food insecurity, and the mechanisms in which they do so. As climate change continues to impact weather patterns, subsistence farmers remain extremely vulnerable and can experience decreases in welfare. Using the Bangladesh Integrated Household Survey, we construct a panel dataset to measure the effects of temperature and rainfall on remittance amounts, food consumption scores, and child wasting z-scores. We observe that weather has strong impacts on these outcomes but are dependent on the rice variety and growing season. We do not find strong evidence that the mechanism in which these effects occur is through agricultural and non-agricultural income.
Recommended Citation
Wong, Brendon M. and Hobbs, Andrew, "Weather Impacts on Migration and Food Insecurity in Bangladesh" (2025). Master's Theses. 1609.
https://repository.usfca.edu/thes/1609
