What makes civilians evacuate during war
Journal
VoxDev
Type
newspaper article
Date Issued
2026-03-23
Author(s)
Martinez Seung-keun
;
Pompeo, Monika
;
Sheremeta, Roman
;
Vakhitov, Volodymyr
;
;
Zaika, Nataliia
Abstract
Evidence from Ukraine shows that civilians’ failure to evacuate during war is driven mainly by practical barriers rather than psychological resistance, with clear information and organised transport proving more effective than behavioural ‘nudges’ in encouraging people to leave.
Language
English
HSG Classification
contribution to practical use / society
Refereed
No
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open.access
Name
Civilian_Evacuation_VoxDev.pdf
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Format
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