“...•Tariff cut is linked to higher male–female sex ratios and higher mortality of girls.•Only Hindus are affected. Within Hindus, Brahmins are affected more than...”

“...This article explores the relationship between kinship institutions and sex ratios in India at the turn of the twentieth century. Because kinship rules vary by...”

“...•Perception of crime against women deters women’s work force participation in India.•Social stigma attached to rape plays a crucial role in the...”

“...•Migration is likely to change established private transfer systems in poor countries.•In rural Kyrgyzstan, households with migrants abroad help others with...”

“...We study the effect of the world's largest school feeding program on children's learning outcomes. Staggered implementation across different states of a 2001...”

“...•We estimate the effect of ethnic capital on human capital investment decisions.•We exploit a rare immigrant settlement policy in Germany.•Children of...”