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Effect of Informal Employment on Overeducation in Developing Countries with a focus on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Mosengo, Cédrick Kalemasi; Zamo Akono, Christian Marie - 2024
The aim of this study is to assess the effect of informal employment on the occurrence of overeducation in developing countries, focusing on the specific case of the DRC. Using employment data, we determine the incidence of overeducation and we isolate the role of informal employment as a...
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Historical prevalence of infectious diseases and entrepreneurship: Evidence from 125 countries
Omang, Messono O.; Asongu, Simplice - 2023
Purpose -This investigates the effects of the historical prevalence of infectious diseases on contemporary entrepreneurship. Previous studies reveal numerous proximate causes of entrepreneurship, but little is known about the fundamental determinants of this widespread economic concern....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014560462
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Historical prevalence of infectious diseases and entrepreneurship: The role of institutions in 125 countries
Messono, Omang O.; Asongu, Simplice - 2021
This study examines the effects of the historical prevalence of infectious diseases on contemporary entrepreneurship. Previous studies reveal the persistence of the effects of historical diseases on innovation, through the channel of culture. Drawing on the epidemiological origin of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012872981
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Women in Power and Power of Women: the Liberian Experience
Kodila-Tedika, Oasis; Asongu, Simplice A. - 2015
Do women really improve conditions for gender equality after becoming heads of states? This study investigates if …
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Understanding the link between gendered access to agricultural land and household nutrition outcomes in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
Mwisha-Kasiwa, Janvier; Mosengo, Cédrick Kalemasi; … - 2023
, gender differences are reported. Access to agricultural land appears to be a significant determinant of improved children … agricultural land and nutritional outcomes by examining gender differences. Results suggest significant effects of access to … dietary diversity among female-headed households (FHH), it is also associated with a significant increase in the children …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014549317
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Fear to fail and entrepreneurship intent: Examining linkages and potential pathways in Senegal
Ndour, Cheikh T.; Asongu, Simplice - 2024
of failure consistently impacts entrepreneurship intent regardless of gender. A key policy implication of this research …
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Education enrollment rate vs employment rate: Implications for sustainable human capital development in Nigeria
Adejumo, Opeyemi Oluwabunmi; Asongu, Simplice; Adejumo, … - 2021
The study examines the dynamic interrelationships among the school enrolment rates and the rate of employment (via unemployment rates) in Nigeria. The study employed Autoregressive estimates and an unrestricted VAR approach to analyze these relationships. The study lends credence to the...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012652974
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Financial development, human capital development and climate change in East and Southern Africa
Shobande, Olatunji Abdul; Asongu, Simplice - 2021
Africa is currently experiencing both financial and human development challenges. While several continents have advocated for financial development in order to acquire environmentally friendly machinery that produces less emissions and ensures long-term sustainability, Africa is still lagging...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012653003
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Determinants of Health Professionals' Migration in Africa
Asongu, Simplice A. - 2012
How do economic prosperity, health expenditure, savings, price-stability, demographic change, democracy, corruption-control, press-freedom, government effectiveness, human development, foreign-aid, physical security, trade openness and financial liberalization play-out in the fight against...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011390789
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Globalization and health worker crisis: what do wealth-effects tell us?
Asongu, Simplice A. - 2012
Owing to lack of relevant data on health human resource (HHR) migration, the empirical dimension of the health-worker crisis debate has remained void despite abundant theoretical literature. A health worker crisis is overwhelming the world. Shortages in health professionals are reaching...
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