Disaster relief can discourage people from adapting to future disasters – for example, by reducing incentives to relocate. But in low-income settings, cash relief can also ease liquidity constraints and enable adaptation. Read today's article to learn more:

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The #MeToo movement led to a 10% jump in sex crime reports and the effect lasted over 2 years. ✅ More reporting ✅ More arrests ❌ Not just more crimes ✅ Impact across race & income Social movements can change high-stakes behavior. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....

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