using the generalized method of moments. Further analysis provides strong evidence that the political distribution of power …

This article examines the effect of leader longevity in power on world happiness. To make the assessment, a sample … that longevity in power reduces individual happiness. Furthermore, the negative effect is more amplified in democratic … potential transmission channels through which longevity in power influences well-being. These results invite political …

Education as a tool in the fight against corruption has been subject to much debate in academic and policy making … learning and synergy effects. Four main findings are established. First, education is a powerful tool in the fight against … corruption. Second, there is evidence of an incremental effect in the transition from secondary to tertiary education. Third …

This study investigates the effect of foreign aid on education and lifelong learning in 53 African countries for the … period 1996-2010. Three main issues are assessed, notably: (i) the effect of aid on education; (ii) the incremental impact of … aid on education and (iii) the effect of aid on lifelong learning. Lifelong learning is measured as the combined knowledge …

This study articulates the interaction between institutional governance, education and economic growth. Given the … current pursuit of education policy reforms and knowledge economy around the world, it is of policy relevance to theoretically … analyze the main mechanisms by which the macroeconomic impact of education on growth (and economic development) occurs. Our …

education on life insurance and non-life insurance consumption in 48 African countries for the period 2004-2014. Education is … established. First, from the nexuses between education, ICT and life insurance, there are positive conditional effects from the … enrollment and (iii) internet penetration and tertiary school enrollment. Second, from the nexuses between education, ICT and non …

This study examines linkages between inequality, information and communication technology (ICT) and inclusive education … in order to establish inequality thresholds that should not be exceeded in order for ICT to promote inclusive education … influence inclusive education. Second, a Gini coefficient, an Atkinson index and a Palma ratio of respectively, 0.574, 0.676 and …

Nigeria. This tendency engenders multiplier effects in stimulating sustainable development given that education-driven growth … unemployment rates) in Nigeria. The study employed Autoregressive estimates and an unrestricted VAR approach to analyze these …, through education especially at higher levels, will allow human capital to evolve dynamically and increase long-run growth in …

shaped by geopolitics and interpartyparty politics. We argue that the interests and ideas relative to the power of key …