Effects of international sanctions on age-specific mortality: a cross-national panel data analysis
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Resumen del artículo
This study uses cross-country panel data and several statistical techniques to examine the relationship between international sanctions and mortality. While correlation doesn't equal causation, the researchers find evidence suggesting that economic sanctions, particularly those imposed unilaterally by the US, are associated with a substantial increase in deaths, comparable to the mortality burden of armed conflict. However, no significant relationship was found between sanctions imposed concurrently with a UN sanctions regime and mortality.
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This research suggests that economic sanctions, especially those imposed by the U.S., can lead to a substantial increase in deaths in the targeted countries, similar to the impact of armed conflicts.
Posibles conflictos de intereses
At the time most of the research for this study was conducted, two of the authors (SR and FR) were visiting researchers at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR), which has a stated mission to promote democratic debate on economic and social policy. While the manuscript was finalized after their paid affiliation with CEPR ended, this prior relationship presents a potential conflict of interest, particularly given the politically charged nature of the study's topic. Additionally, one author (FR) is the owner of a for-profit consultancy and director of a non-profit organization related to Venezuelan issues, and is involved in litigation regarding Venezuela. While not directly related to this study's focus, these affiliations warrant transparency.
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Explicación de la calificación
This study addresses an important and complex issue using a large dataset and sophisticated statistical techniques. However, the inherent limitations of using observational data to infer causality, along with the researchers' prior affiliations with a politically oriented think tank, necessitate a cautious interpretation of the results. This reduces the rating from a potential 4 to a 3.
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