My Nguyen
Biographic Data
| ID | 3710579 |
|---|---|
| NAME | My Nguyen |
| GIVEN NAMES | My |
| FAMILY NAME | Nguyen |
| SIGNATURE | NGUYEN M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Ho Chi Minh City Open University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6201-5783 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 30 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 44 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 30 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Women at the helm
Cross‐Border Renewable‐Energy Finance and Firm Energy‐Cost Efficiency
Climate finance is central to the low‐carbon transition, yet firm‐level evidence on how cross‐border renewable‐energy finance relates to business performance remains limited. This study examines the association between international financial flows supporting renewable energy (IFFRE), tracked under Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7.a.1, and firm‐level energy‐cost efficiency (ECE) in developing economies. Using World Bank Enterprise Survey data…
Banking system stability
We examine the role of cybercrime legislation globally in shaping the stability of the banking system. We compile a novel dataset covering the enactment of cybercrime legislation in 132 developed and developing countries to test this research question empirically. We find that the enactment of cybercrime laws enhances the stability of the banking sector. This key finding holds across a comprehensive suite of robustness tests, including alternativ…
The Linkage Between Global Value Chain Participation and Gender Inequality
Gender inequality remains a major barrier to inclusive development, yet the gender implications of deeper integration into global value chains (GVCs) are not fully understood across regions. This paper examines whether rising GVC participation is associated with lower gender inequality, focusing on East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) and South Asia and the Middle East and North Africa (SA&MENA) economies from 1990 to 2018. Using a country‐year panel …
Foreign Investments and Energy Transformation
This study investigates the impact of foreign financial investment in renewable energy on energy poverty, renewable energy adoption, and emissions in developing countries. Using a dynamic panel model to address endogeneity, it offers empirical insights into how international climate finance supports sustainable energy transitions. The results show that such investment improves clean energy access, electricity access, and consumption, strengthenin…
How climate-induced weather shocks affect sexual and reproductive health
Floods and Child Vulnerability
This study investigates the short‐run impacts of recent flood exposure on child growth, nutrition, and health outcomes, focusing specifically on children born to mothers with low levels of education. Our findings reveal that children exposed to recent floods tend to experience significant reductions in weight, decreased nutritional intake, heightened risks of illnesses such as diarrhea and fever, and reduced access to healthcare services. Among c…
Empowering women through property ownership
Education and reproductive empowerment
Climate and socio-economic drivers of urban tree abundance, richness and composition in Australian cities
The Health Costs of Being Born Unwanted
This study quantifies the cost of unwanted pregnancy in relation to early childhood health in 62 developing countries. The endogeneity problem is dealt with through the household fixed‐effects model that utilizes the variation in the degree of birth wantedness among children within a household. The study uncovers the serious health consequences of children born unwanted. Specifically, children from unwanted births tend to have lower height‐for‐ag…
Curriculum Reforms and Infant Health
This paper examines the effects of high school curriculum reforms on infant health by exploiting sharp and staggered changes across states in core course requirements for graduation. Our results suggest that curriculum reforms significantly reduced the incidence of low birthweight and prematurity for black mothers. For white mothers, the estimated effects are small and generally insignificant. We also explore the mechanisms for observed effects a…
Maternal education and child mortality
Rainfall and intimate partner violence
Rainfall and birth outcome
This study evaluates how being prenatally exposed to rainfall shocks affects birth weight outcomes in Kyrgyzstan, one of the most climate change vulnerable countries in Central Asia. We detect detrimental impacts of rainfall shocks during the prenatal period on birth weight. In particular, a 0.1 log point increase in in-utero rainfall relative to the local norm reduces birth weight by 23.4 grams (or 0.84%). Furthermore, children whose mothers are…
Temperature and intimate partner violence
This article explores the relationship between temperature and intimate partner violence against women in 34 developing countries. Exploiting the variation in average temperatures across women's residential locations within the 12 months prior to the survey date, we detect the positive association between temperature and women's exposure to intimate partner violence. Specifically, a one standard deviation increase in temperature (equivalent to an…
Early-Life Rainfall and Long-Term Human Capital Accumulation of African Women
In light of global climate change, the variance of rainfall is projected to increase substantially, affecting every country. In this paper, we examine how exposure to rainfall during the first 1,000 days of life influences women’s long-term human capital accumulation in the context of 28 African countries. Exploiting the exogenous deviations of rainfall from the historical norms, we document a positive relationship between rainfall during the fir…
The long-run impacts of paid maternity leave on height and educational attainment
This study investigates the extent to which paid maternity leave affects educational attainment and adult height in 29 developing countries between 1990 and 2019. The identification hinges upon the variation in the educational achievement and health outcomes of individuals residing in the same place but exposed to different lengths of paid maternity leave at birth due to policy reforms. The analysis uncovers the long-lasting favorable effects of …
Impact of maternal schooling on weight at birth in Peru
The purpose of this study is to see if Peruvian mothers with greater levels of education produce healthier infants (N=80,525). According to the findings, Peruvian mothers with a higher educational level had healthier infants than Peruvian mothers with a lower educational level. In terms of statistics, one additional education year in Peru is linked to a 9.4678 gram rise in Peruvian birth weight and a 0.27 percentage point reduction in Peruvian lo…
Son preference and health disparities in developing countries
Recorded history demonstrates the preference for sons in every aspect of life. Today, despite being considered a powerful manifestation of gender inequality and discrimination against women, the preference for sons over daughters is still prevalent worldwide. In this study, we investigate the extent to which son preference influences health disparities between sons and daughters in 66 developing countries. We find that the differences in height-f…
Maternal education and son preference
Armed conflicts and women's authority in intra‐household decision making
This paper evaluates the extent to which armed conflicts alter women's intra‐household decision making in 51 countries over the past three decades (1990–2018). Exploiting the variations both within and across districts in the timing of battles, we uncover adverse consequences of armed conflict on women's engagement in household decisions on both financial and non‐financial aspects. Specifically, a one standard deviation increase in the number of …
The impacts of armed conflict on child health
This article evaluates the extent to which armed conflicts influence early childhood health for 56 developing countries over nearly 30 years. Exploiting both spatial and temporal variations in conflict exposure within a difference-in-differences framework, the article uncovers detrimental ramifications of armed conflicts on the health outcomes of children under five years old. Particularly, children exposed to armed conflicts have lower height-fo…
War and Intimate Partner Violence in Africa
This paper evaluates the impacts of armed conflict on intimate partner violence against women in Africa. Exploiting both spatial and temporal variations in the number of battles proxying for armed conflict intensity, we find that women residing in conflict-affected areas are prone to suffering intimate partner violence. In particular, a 1SD increase in the number of battles (equivalent to the increase by 4.8 battles) raises the composite indices …
The psychological burden of the Covid-19 pandemic severity
Shedding light on maternal education and child health in developing countries
Education and political engagement
In-utero Exposure to Rainfall Variability and Early Childhood Health
The Impacts of Temperature Shocks on Birth Weight in Vietnam
This paper investigates the extent to which in utero exposure to temperature shocks affects birth weight outcomes in Vietnam. Exploiting the variations across districts and conception timing within districts, we show that a one standard deviation increase in temperature relative to the local norm (approximately 0.52°C) during the first trimester of pregnancy reduces the child's weight at birth by 67 g or 2.2 percent. Our heterogeneity analysis su…
Maternal education and son preference
Temperature and intimate partner violence
This article explores the relationship between temperature and intimate partner violence against women in 34 developing countries. Exploiting the variation in average temperatures across women's residential locations within the 12 months prior to the survey date, we detect the positive association between temperature and women's exposure to intimate partner violence. Specifically, a one standard deviation increase in temperature (equivalent to an…
Armed conflicts and women's authority in intra‐household decision making
This paper evaluates the extent to which armed conflicts alter women's intra‐household decision making in 51 countries over the past three decades (1990–2018). Exploiting the variations both within and across districts in the timing of battles, we uncover adverse consequences of armed conflict on women's engagement in household decisions on both financial and non‐financial aspects. Specifically, a one standard deviation increase in the number of …
Shedding light on maternal education and child health in developing countries
The psychological burden of the Covid-19 pandemic severity
Desert locust swarms and child health
Education and political engagement
In-utero Exposure to Rainfall Variability and Early Childhood Health
The Impacts of Temperature Shocks on Birth Weight in Vietnam
This paper investigates the extent to which in utero exposure to temperature shocks affects birth weight outcomes in Vietnam. Exploiting the variations across districts and conception timing within districts, we show that a one standard deviation increase in temperature relative to the local norm (approximately 0.52°C) during the first trimester of pregnancy reduces the child's weight at birth by 67 g or 2.2 percent. Our heterogeneity analysis su…
The long-run impacts of paid maternity leave on height and educational attainment
This study investigates the extent to which paid maternity leave affects educational attainment and adult height in 29 developing countries between 1990 and 2019. The identification hinges upon the variation in the educational achievement and health outcomes of individuals residing in the same place but exposed to different lengths of paid maternity leave at birth due to policy reforms. The analysis uncovers the long-lasting favorable effects of …
Impact of maternal schooling on weight at birth in Peru
The purpose of this study is to see if Peruvian mothers with greater levels of education produce healthier infants (N=80,525). According to the findings, Peruvian mothers with a higher educational level had healthier infants than Peruvian mothers with a lower educational level. In terms of statistics, one additional education year in Peru is linked to a 9.4678 gram rise in Peruvian birth weight and a 0.27 percentage point reduction in Peruvian lo…
Son preference and health disparities in developing countries
Recorded history demonstrates the preference for sons in every aspect of life. Today, despite being considered a powerful manifestation of gender inequality and discrimination against women, the preference for sons over daughters is still prevalent worldwide. In this study, we investigate the extent to which son preference influences health disparities between sons and daughters in 66 developing countries. We find that the differences in height-f…
Maternal education and son preference
Armed conflicts and women's authority in intra‐household decision making
This paper evaluates the extent to which armed conflicts alter women's intra‐household decision making in 51 countries over the past three decades (1990–2018). Exploiting the variations both within and across districts in the timing of battles, we uncover adverse consequences of armed conflict on women's engagement in household decisions on both financial and non‐financial aspects. Specifically, a one standard deviation increase in the number of …
The impacts of armed conflict on child health
This article evaluates the extent to which armed conflicts influence early childhood health for 56 developing countries over nearly 30 years. Exploiting both spatial and temporal variations in conflict exposure within a difference-in-differences framework, the article uncovers detrimental ramifications of armed conflicts on the health outcomes of children under five years old. Particularly, children exposed to armed conflicts have lower height-fo…
War and Intimate Partner Violence in Africa
This paper evaluates the impacts of armed conflict on intimate partner violence against women in Africa. Exploiting both spatial and temporal variations in the number of battles proxying for armed conflict intensity, we find that women residing in conflict-affected areas are prone to suffering intimate partner violence. In particular, a 1SD increase in the number of battles (equivalent to the increase by 4.8 battles) raises the composite indices …
Rainfall and birth outcome
This study evaluates how being prenatally exposed to rainfall shocks affects birth weight outcomes in Kyrgyzstan, one of the most climate change vulnerable countries in Central Asia. We detect detrimental impacts of rainfall shocks during the prenatal period on birth weight. In particular, a 0.1 log point increase in in-utero rainfall relative to the local norm reduces birth weight by 23.4 grams (or 0.84%). Furthermore, children whose mothers are…
Temperature and intimate partner violence
This article explores the relationship between temperature and intimate partner violence against women in 34 developing countries. Exploiting the variation in average temperatures across women's residential locations within the 12 months prior to the survey date, we detect the positive association between temperature and women's exposure to intimate partner violence. Specifically, a one standard deviation increase in temperature (equivalent to an…
Early-Life Rainfall and Long-Term Human Capital Accumulation of African Women
In light of global climate change, the variance of rainfall is projected to increase substantially, affecting every country. In this paper, we examine how exposure to rainfall during the first 1,000 days of life influences women’s long-term human capital accumulation in the context of 28 African countries. Exploiting the exogenous deviations of rainfall from the historical norms, we document a positive relationship between rainfall during the fir…
The Health Costs of Being Born Unwanted
This study quantifies the cost of unwanted pregnancy in relation to early childhood health in 62 developing countries. The endogeneity problem is dealt with through the household fixed‐effects model that utilizes the variation in the degree of birth wantedness among children within a household. The study uncovers the serious health consequences of children born unwanted. Specifically, children from unwanted births tend to have lower height‐for‐ag…
Curriculum Reforms and Infant Health
This paper examines the effects of high school curriculum reforms on infant health by exploiting sharp and staggered changes across states in core course requirements for graduation. Our results suggest that curriculum reforms significantly reduced the incidence of low birthweight and prematurity for black mothers. For white mothers, the estimated effects are small and generally insignificant. We also explore the mechanisms for observed effects a…
Maternal education and child mortality
Rainfall and intimate partner violence
Foreign Investments and Energy Transformation
This study investigates the impact of foreign financial investment in renewable energy on energy poverty, renewable energy adoption, and emissions in developing countries. Using a dynamic panel model to address endogeneity, it offers empirical insights into how international climate finance supports sustainable energy transitions. The results show that such investment improves clean energy access, electricity access, and consumption, strengthenin…
How climate-induced weather shocks affect sexual and reproductive health
Floods and Child Vulnerability
This study investigates the short‐run impacts of recent flood exposure on child growth, nutrition, and health outcomes, focusing specifically on children born to mothers with low levels of education. Our findings reveal that children exposed to recent floods tend to experience significant reductions in weight, decreased nutritional intake, heightened risks of illnesses such as diarrhea and fever, and reduced access to healthcare services. Among c…
Empowering women through property ownership
Education and reproductive empowerment
Economics (16 works) · Medicine (14 works) · Demography (13 works) · Economic growth (12 works) · Sociology (11 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Demography (9 works) · Environmental health (9 works) · Geography (9 works) · Political science (9 works)