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The contribution of female health to economic development
Bloom, David E.; Kuhn, Michael; Prettner, Klaus - 2015
our results, investing in female health is therefore an important lever for development policies. However, and without … short-run interests of households and long-run development goals. Our numerical analysis shows that even small changes in …
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Growth and welfare effects of health care in knowledge based economies
Kuhn, Michael; Prettner, Klaus - 2012
We study the effects of a labor-intensive health care sector within an R&D-driven growth model with overlapping generations. Health care increases longevity and labor participation/productivity. We examine under which conditions expanding health care enhances growth and welfare. Even if the...
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