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In-utero effects of Ramadan fasting. Estimating the long-term outcomes

During Ramadan, observant Muslims do not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. If pregnant women observe this ritual, might there be an effect on their child’s future prospects?

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Cejka, T and Waseem, M. 2022. 'Long-Run Impacts of In-Utero Ramadan Exposure: Evidence from Administrative Tax Records'. CEPR