This paper documents the role of malaria in the diffusion of African slavery in the United States. The novel empirical evidence reveals that the introduction of malaria triggered a demand for malaria-resistant labor, which led to a massive expansion of African enslaved workers in the more malaria-infested areas. Further results document that among African slaves, more malaria-resistant individuals-i.e., those born in the most malaria-ridden regions of Africa-commanded significantly higher prices.
The Side Effects of Immunity: Malaria and African Slavery in the United States
Esposito, E
2022-01-01
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This paper documents the role of malaria in the diffusion of African slavery in the United States. The novel empirical evidence reveals that the introduction of malaria triggered a demand for malaria-resistant labor, which led to a massive expansion of African enslaved workers in the more malaria-infested areas. Further results document that among African slaves, more malaria-resistant individuals-i.e., those born in the most malaria-ridden regions of Africa-commanded significantly higher prices.
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