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the beta catch-up and sigma convergence to compare dispersions in output per worker, total factor productivity and ….70% per annum with corresponding time to full catch-up of 25.38 years and 26.01 years respectively. Third, we find sigma-convergence …
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indicators could support both endogenous and neoclassical growth theories in the convergence debate. This paper investigates … convergence in real per capita GDP and inequality adjusted human development in 38 African countries, disaggregated into 10 … is that the income component of the human development index moves slower than others in the convergence process and thus …
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Policy ambiguity in the form of non-directional and non-purposeful use of state resources has made sustainable growth outcomes a mirage in Nigeria. Recent economic crisis prompted the debate on how increased government spending induces sustainable economic growth in Nigeria. This paper examines...
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Examining the value-added link between infrastructure and industrialization is fundamental to achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 9, which consists of building resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive and sustainable industrialization and fostering innovation. The objectives of...
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feasible within a horizon of 4.3 to 10.4 years. In other words, full (100%) convergence within the specified timeframe will … characteristics of software piracy. The absence of convergence (in absolute and conditional terms) for the World panel indicates that …
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This paper projects the future of knowledge economy (KE) in SSA and MENA countries using the four components of the World Bank's Knowledge Economy Index (KEI): economic incentive, education, ICTs and innovation. The empirical evidence provides the speeds of integration as well as the time...
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This paper employs a recent methodological innovation on intellectual property rights (IPRs) harmonization to project global timelines for common policies against software piracy. The findings on 99 countries are premised on 15 fundamental characteristics of software piracy based on...
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. We also provide the speed of convergence and time required to achieve a 100% convergence. Findings - But for financial … intermediary size within the CFA zone, findings for the most part support only unconditional convergence. There is no form of … convergence within the CEMAC zone. Practical implications - The broad insignificance of conditional convergence results have …
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systems, convergence in piracy rate could be a genuine standard-setting platform. (2) Legal origins do not play a very … significant role in the convergence process. (3) A genuine timeframe for standardizing IPRs laws in the fight against piracy is … most likely between a horizon of 4 to 8 years. In other words, full (100%) convergence within the specified horizon will …
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