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We propose a dynamic production function of population health and mortality from birth onwards. Our parsimonious model …
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The aim of the paper is to shift the focus of famine analysis away from food supply towards the macroeconomic determinants of food entitlement—i.e., to the ability of individuals to purchase food. Towards this end, we develop a model to demonstrate how loose monetary and fiscal policies may...
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, in addition to conventional shock-minus-control experiments. After discussing the model’s general structure and …
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We discuss existing shortfalls and inequalities in the accumulation of human capital-knowledge, skills, and health. We … improve: the quality, and not just the quantity, of education and health care; outcomes for disadvantaged groups; and lifelong …
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. It uses dominance tests to determine whether health and education expenditures redistribute resources to the poor. The …
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In the growth literature, evidence on income convergence is mixed. In the development literature, health and education … indicators are also often used. This study examines whether health and education levels are converging across countries and … human capital convergence. The results confirm that investments in education and health are closely linked. We find …
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