Population Health and Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Panel Cointegration Analysis
The article investigates the extent to which the health of the population affects the economic performance using panel data for 30 Sub-Saharan African countries for the period 1970--2010. Using a theoretical model based on an augmented Solow growth model, the authors estimate the relationship between population health capital and economic growth in Sub-Saharan Africa using panel cointegration econometric strategy. They find that the health status of the population has not significantly driven economic performance. Accounting for the effect of HIV/AIDS, however, resulted in a significant negative effect of population health on economic growth. Furthermore, the obverse seems rather plausibly the case, as economic growth significantly increases life expectancy in the region.
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2014
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Authors: | Frimpong, Prince Boakye ; Adu, George |
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Journal of African Business. - Taylor & Francis Journals, ISSN 1522-8916. - Vol. 15.2014, 1, p. 36-48
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Taylor & Francis Journals |
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