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By exploiting variations in Vietnamese districts affected by intense bombings, I establish a causal relationship: residents in heavily bombed areas are more willing to spend on worship practices. This relationship varies among regions, with the primary channel for this effect being the density of graveyards commemorating war martyrs.

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worship expenses graveyards Vietnam War C93 D01 D91

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Echoes of the Past: The Vietnam War’s Economic Impact on Worship Practices

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