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Does a Mature AIDS Epidemic Threaten Growth?
Cuesta, José A. - Inter-American Development Bank - 2008
This paper models the impact on economic growth of HIV/AIDS when the epidemic is in a mature phase, in contrast with previous studies focused on periods of expansion, as in African countries. Simulations for Honduras, the epicenter of the epidemic in Central America, show that AIDS is not likely...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010653926
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The Impact of Colombia's Pension and Health Insurance Systems on Informality
Calderón, Valentina; Marinescu, Ioana - Inter-American Development Bank - 2011
This paper examines how changes in the legislation governing health and pension benefits that took place between 2003 and 2008 in Colombia affected the informal and formal labor markets. In particular, this paper examines two major changes in the legislation. First, it looks at the effects of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010655326
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Series de notas técnicas sobre procesos de priorización de salud: Procesos de priorización explícita en salud: Un enfoque sistémico
Sourdis, Catalina Gutiérrez; Giedion, Úrsula; Muñoz, … - Inter-American Development Bank - 2012
En este segundo número de la serie de Notas Técnicas sobre Procesos de Priorización en Salud se argumenta por que la priorización explícita en salud se debe analizar y estructurar como un sistema, es decir una serie de pasos y procesos conectados, realizados de manera organizada por...
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Series de notas técnicas sobre procesos de priorización de salud: Procesos de priorización explícita en salud: Un enfoque sistémico
Sourdis, Catalina Gutiérrez; Giedion, Úrsula; Muñoz, … - Inter-American Development Bank - 2012
En este segundo número de la serie de Notas Técnicas sobre Procesos de Priorización en Salud se argumenta por que la priorización explícita en salud se debe analizar y estructurar como un sistema, es decir una serie de pasos y procesos conectados, realizados de manera organizada por...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010550324
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A Moving Target: Universal Access to Healthcare Services in Latin America and the Caribbean
Savedoff, William - Inter-American Development Bank - 2009
Healthcare services are more widespread in Latin America and the Caribbean today than 50 years ago, yet this … availability is not necessarily reflected in popular perceptions. This study documents the expansion of healthcare services in the … countries with more doctors have a more positive view of access to healthcare and greater confidence in the healthcare system …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005342427
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Doenças Crônicas, atenção primária e desempenho dos sistemas de saúde: Diagnósticos, instrumentos e intervenções
Macinko, James; Dourado, Inês; Guanais, Frederico C. - Inter-American Development Bank - 2011
A crescente exposição a fatores de risco em combinação com os baixos níveis de acesso aos cuidados preventivos está aumentando as necessidades de saúde não satisfeitas. A região da ALC vem experimentando uma "transição nutricional" com relação às dietas menos saudáveis. De 30% a...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010652902
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Innovation, Employment and Skills in Advanced and Developing Countries: A Survey of the Literature
Vivarelli, Marco - Inter-American Development Bank - 2011
This paper critically discusses the theoretical and empirical literature on the quantitative and qualitative employment impact of technological change, compares the relative explanatory power of the competing theories, and explains in detail the macro and micro evidence on the issue, with...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010653317
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The Impact of ICT on Vegetable Farmers in Honduras
Pineda, Allan; Aguero, Marco; Espinoza, Sandra - Inter-American Development Bank - 2011
market prices. This paper first analyzes which information and communications technology (ICT) would be most suitable for …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008914249
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Innovation, Research and Development, and Productivity: Case Studies from Peru
Kuramoto, Juana - Inter-American Development Bank - 2011
technology policy instrument available in Peru. These two chains, in low and medium-technology industries, are representative of … diffusion, which is stressed in the work of the CITEs. For the pisco chain, that role involves the definition of the product …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009386054
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Innovation and Productivity - Evidence from Six Latin American Countries
Crespi, Gustavo; Zuniga, Pluvia - Inter-American Development Bank - 2010
This study examines the determinants of technological innovation and its impact on firm labor productivity across six Latin American countries (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, and Uruguay) using micro data from innovation surveys. In line with the literature, in all countries...
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