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Social Assistance and Birth Outcomes: Evidence from the Uruguayan PANES
Amarante, Verónica; Manacorda, Marco; Miguel, Edward; … - Inter-American Development Bank - 2011
This paper estimates the impact of a large temporary poverty relief program, Uruguay's PANES on birth outcomes. Using …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010943756
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The Impact of Trade Liberalization on Employment, Capital, and Productivity Dynamics: Evidence from the Uruguayan Manufacturing Sector
Casacuberta, Carlos; Fachola, Gabriela; Gandelman, Néstor - Inter-American Development Bank - 2004
Uruguayan manufacturing sector. Uruguay opened its economy in the presence of -at least initially- strong unions and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010943857
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Are Uruguayan Housing Policies Reaching the Poor?: An Assessment of Housing Deficit, Housing Informality and Usage of Housing Programs in Uruguay
Garabato, Natalia; Ramada, Magdalena - Inter-American Development Bank - 2011
comparing their design with households' characteristics and needs. The document additionally measures Uruguay's housing deficit …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010943886
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Los costos del crimen en Uruguay
Aboal, Diego; Campanella, Jorge; Lanzilotta, Bibiana - Inter-American Development Bank - 2013
En este trabajo se estiman algunos de los costos asociados a la criminalidad y la violencia en Uruguay. El método …) de Uruguay. …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010944131
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Housing Markets in Uruguay: Determinants of Housing Demand and Its Interaction with Public Policies
Garabato, Natalia; Ramada, Magdalena - Inter-American Development Bank - 2011
This paper analyzes the determinants of housing demand for Uruguay and the extent to which housing policies have an …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010944183
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Social Services Viewed Through New Lenses: Agency Problems in Education and Health in Latin America
Savedoff, William D. - Inter-American Development Bank - 1997
Latin America spends large amounts of resources on social services, yet its life expectancy and education levels are low compared to other regions with similar levels of income. A key reason is the inherent difficulty of making social services produce efficiently in response to demands and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010944209
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Gender Differentials in Judicial Proceedings: Field Evidence from Housing-Related Cases in Uruguay
Gandelman, Eduardo; Gandelman, Néstor; Rothschild, Julie - Inter-American Development Bank - 2008
Using micro data on judicial proceedings in Uruguay, this paper presents evidence that female defendants receive more …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010944232
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The Impact of ICT on Health Promotion: A Randomized Experiment with Diabetic Patients
Balsa, Ana; Gandelman, Néstor - Inter-American Development Bank - 2010
patients in Montevideo, Uruguay. A specially designed website and electronic social network allowed participants to navigate …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010944301
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The Emergence of Successful Export Activities in Uruguay: Four Case Studies
Casacuberta, Carlos; Domingo, Rosario; Pastori, Hector; … - Inter-American Development Bank - 2009
This paper consists of four case studies of the emergence of four successful export activities in Uruguay: computer …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010944341
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Political Institutions, Policymaking Processes, and Policy Outcomes: The Case of Uruguay
Pereyra, Andrés; Tansini, Ruben; Garcé, Adolfo; … - Inter-American Development Bank - 2006
This paper analyses the dynamics of policymaking among the various political institutions in Uruguay. The authors find … institutions in Uruguay are conducive to achieving political compromise in the short run, but cannot effectively cooperate in …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010944346