Seasonal Deprivation and Economic Hardship in Bangladesh
What happened
Mushfiq Mobarak, an economist, grew up in Bangladesh, a country where seasonal deprivation is a predictable annual cycle. During lean seasons between planting and harvesting, work becomes scarce, wages decrease, and food prices rise. In the 2015-2016 season, over 60% of landless households in northern Bangladesh reported sometimes reducing meals or portion sizes during this period.
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Why it matters
Seasonal deprivation affects hundreds of millions of subsistence farmers and landless families in developing agrarian areas. This cycle of hardship can lead to malnutrition, which may result in permanent physical and cognitive setbacks for children.
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Who's involved
- Mushfiq MobarakEconomist who studied seasonal deprivation in Bangladesh
- BangladeshCountry where seasonal deprivation is a predictable economic cycle
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- BangladeshSpeculative
Landless families and subsistence farmers might face reduced food supply and lower wages during lean seasons.