Kibrewossen Abay|Kalle Hirvonen
Does Market Access Mitigate the Impact of Seasonality on Child Growth? Panel Data Evidence from Northern Ethiopia
seasonality agricultural production continues shape intraannual food availability lowincome countries using highfrequency panel data northern ethiopia study attempts quantify seasonal fluctuations childrens weights consistent earlier studies document considerable seasonality childrens age height adjusted weights children located closer local food markets better nourished compared counterparts residing farther away weights also subject considerable seasonality analysis shows children located closer food markets consume diverse diets located farther away content diet varies across seasons leads us conclude households located near food markets able insulate children seasonal weight fluctuations discuss policy options potential address threat child wellbeing