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Taxation, social protection, and governance decentralization
Epstein, Gil S.; Gang, Ira N. - 2016
hierarchical contests and comparing the implications of centralized with decentralized governance. Increasing information available …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011539434
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An uncertainty approach to modelling climate change risk in South Africa
Cullis, James; Alton, Theresa; Arndt, Channing; … - 2015
This study represents the first attempt at an integrated approach to assessing the potential impacts of climate change on the national economy of South Africa via a number of (but not necessarily all) impact channels. The study focuses on outcomes by about 2050. The results show the multiple...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010511214
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Climate change and economic growth prospects for Malawi : an uncertainty approach
Arndt, Channing; Schlosser, Adam; Strzepek, Kenneth M.; … - 2014
Malawi confronts a development imperative in a context of rising temperatures and deep uncertainty about precipitation … trends. We evaluate the implications of climate change for overall growth and development prospects to 2050. We focus on …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010230922
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Inequality, good governance and endemic corruption
Epstein, Gil S.; Gang, Ira N. - 2018
Can a society suffering contests between rich and poor achieve good governance in the face of endemic corruption? We … payments, limiting the state's economic development capability. In the face of extensive corruption, it is challenging for the … state to establish and implement policies reflecting good governance; for example, a government that is accountable and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011805987