Study uses novel dataset of 85 papal speeches (1997-2022) with event-study methodology and machine learning to classify religious conflicts. Shows papal speeches reach local audiences through media/dioceses, unlike UN resolutions. Info: sites.google.com/view/seminar... 2/2

Interested researchers should review guidelines at sites.google.com/view/seminar... and submit working papers or extended abstracts to microaplicadaperu@gmail.com by July 4, 2025. Presentations can be delivered in English or Spanish - our audience adapts to both languages! 2/2

In summary, insurance improves school performance through better health for children and adults. This underlines that investment in health = investment in education. In countries with previously greater healthcare access, financial protection could indeed be a mechanism. 5/5

We confirm findings from Bernal, Carpio and Klein (2017): public health insurance in Peru doesn't protect household finances but increases health spending. Access to consultations and diagnostics increases willingness to pay for private services not provided publicly. doi.org/10.1016/j.jp... 4/5

We evaluated 3 possible mechanisms: (1) improved child health, (2) improved parental health, and (3) financial protection. We found that insurance improves hemoglobin levels in children and especially in adult women (0.94 g/dl, 7.5%). 3/5

We combined National Household Survey and Student Census Evaluation data. We applied RDD to analyze whether public health insurance coverage in preschool-aged children improves their performance when they reach primary school. Results show 19% better math and 17% better reading. 2/5