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Gender, quality of life, and growth in Asia 1070 to 1990
Seguino, Stephanie - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2002
This paper examines the gender distribution of the benefits of economic growth in several Asian economies from 1970-90. Using Borda rank ordering, we compare the progress made in these countries towards closing the gender gap in well-being. In addition to commonly-used indicators, trends in the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005836758
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Meta-analysis of nature conservation values in Asia & Oceania: Data heterogeneity and benefit transfer issues
Tuan, Tran Hu; Lindhjem, Henrik - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2008
We conduct a meta-analysis (MA) of around 100 studies valuing nature conservation in Asia and Oceania. Dividing our …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005836810
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Preferential trade agreements and agricultural trade liberalization in Asia and the Pacific
Mikic, Mia - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2007
The paper addresses preferential trade agreements in Asia and the Pacific with the objective of identifying their … characteristics which can be useful in assessing the effects of their implementation. The paper relies mostly on the Asia … important aspects of preferential trade in Asia and the Pacific: (a) the rapid proliferation of preferential trade and revealed …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005837112
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Asian Energy and Environmental Policy: Promoting Growth While Preserving the Environment
Zhang, ZhongXiang - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2008
Asia has truly experienced spectacular economic growth over the past 15 years. However, this economic progress has come … fact that one-fifth of the population in Asia still lives on less than US$ 1 per day (PPP-adjusted), the region is already … international levels to deal with growing concerns about the environmental challenges in Asia in order to help to put the region on …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005837447
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Climate Change Creates Trade Opportunity in India
Dinda, Soumyananda - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2013
Climate change is an emerging challenge to developing economy like India however it also creates opportunity to grow through climate friendly goods production and new direction of trade. This paper focuses India’s potential export trade in climate friendly goods. The estimated gravity model is...
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A Cointegration Approach to Estimate Private Investment Demand Function of Pakistan
Ali, Sharafat - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2013
The present study estimates the long run private investment function for the period from 1972 to 2011 by using Johansen cointegration approach. The results suggest debt servicing, inflation and private investment to be negatively associated. The study concludes positive impact of GDP growth...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011259941
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Role of regulation in micro finance: application of the Micro Savings Requirement Scheme in informal sectors
Marianne, Roedl - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2013
An innovative aspect of this paper is evidenced through its recommendation of the Micro-Savings Requirement Scheme - which offers numerous benefits – as will be highlighted in this paper. Furthermore, the paper not only addresses how linkages, direct and facilitating linkages, can benefit...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011260333
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Role of regulation and micro finance in Africa, Asia and Latin America
Marianne, Roedl - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2013
An innovative aspect of this paper is evidenced through its recommendation of the Micro-Savings Requirement Scheme - which offers numerous benefits – as will be highlighted in this paper. Furthermore, the paper not only addresses how linkages, direct and facilitating linkages, can benefit...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011261110
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Methods for Evaluating Innovative Health Programs (EIHP): A Multi-Country Study
Thomas, Ranjeeta; Jones, Andrew M; Squire, Lyn - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2010
that have the potential to improve health outcomes in Africa and Asia. The project focuses on rigorous, quantitative …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008871306
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Evaluating Innovative Health Programs: Lessons for Health Policy
Squire, Lyn; Jones, Andrew M; Thomas, Ranjeeta - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2010
The Global Development Network’s (GDN) project “Evaluating Innovative Health Programs” (EIHP), funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, seeks to inform policy on the effectiveness of health solutions that have the potential to improve health outcomes in developing countries. It...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008871312