Climate and Conflict: A Comment on Hsiang et al.'s Reply to Buhaug et al

Abstract

Hsiang et al. (2014; henceforth HBM) discuss five alleged errors committed by Buhaug et al. (2014). We assess these claims and find that they largely miss the target. HBM are correct in pointing to a minor coding error and we also agree with HBM that Buhaug et al. could have been clearer in explaining some of their proposed modifications. Those issues notwithstanding, we conclude that Buhaug et al.s concerns about the viability of the fixed effect-based meta-analysis presented in Hsiang et al. (2013) remain valid.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2014
Accession Number
AD1024694

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  • Halvard Buhaug
  • Jonas Nordkvelle

Organizations

  • University of Maryland

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  • Age Distribution
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Civil War
  • Climate Change
  • Data Analysis
  • Economics
  • Heterogeneity
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  • Pacific Ocean
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  • Sea Surface Temperature
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  • Surface Temperature
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  • Viability

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