Vietnam two related issues: (1) how far household income and medical care spending responds to health shocks, and (2) how far … the medical care costs associated with health shocks, and is consistent with the very generous coverage of Vietnam …

-98 Vietnam survey questionnaires. The analysis shows that it is feasible to add a minimal set of questions to enable calculation …

' behavior, the authors examine fertility decisions made in Vietnam between 1976 and 1996. They find that birth cohorts in …

"This study looks at the contribution of the university system in Vietnam to the socioeconomic development in general … south of Vietnam. The findings show that the role of Vietnamese universities in research is much weaker than teaching, and … in Vietnam and its shift in behavior in the context of economic renovation and globalization. "--World Bank web site …

"Vietnam's integration with the international economy has increased significantly over the past decade, aided by … dramatic shift in Vietnam's trading patterns has important implications for the environment and use of natural resources. This … Vietnam's joining of the World Trade Organization. "--World Bank web site …

"In the wake of reforms to establish a free market in land-use rights, Vietnam is experiencing a pronounced rise in …