Research by Eyal Frank from the University of Chicago highlighted
September 10, 2024

In an article written by: The Economic Times, the research by Eyal Frank from the University of Chicago highlights the significant impact on human health and agricultural costs.

The study found that the reduction in insectivorous bats, vital for pest control, caused a 31% rise in pesticide use. This increase has been linked to a nearly 8% rise in infant mortality in the affected areas, totaling approximately 1,334 additional deaths over the study period.

Read more at: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/declining-bat-population-is-increasing-infant-mortality-in-us-says-new-study-heres-the-strange-connection/articleshow/113219492.cms

 

Eyal Frank
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Eyal Frank
Assistant Professor

Eyal Frank is an Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. As an environmental economist, he works at the intersection of ecology and economics. His work addresses three broad questions: (i) how do natural inputs, namely animals, contribute to different product...