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status and income. In addition to general social contacts, we also analyzed the effects of bonding (i.e., co-ethnic) and … occupational status and, in particular, annual income of immigrants. We also find that bridging ties with Germans lead to higher … occupational status, but not to increased income. These effects remain visible even when social contacts are measured (at least …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010278463
income, indicating the size of survival gains from redistribution in favour of households below the poverty line. The poverty … elasticity declines over time after 1981. It is invariant to controlling for income inequality but diminished upon controlling …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010278815
The income gradient in political participation is a widely accepted stylized fact. This article asks how income effects … on political involvement unfold over time. Using nine panel datasets from six countries, it analyzes whether income … income has an independent influence. Irrespective of indicator, specification, and method (hybrid models, inclusion of lags …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012597344
status and income. In addition to general social contacts, we also analyzed the effects of bonding (i.e., co-ethnic) and … occupational status and, in particular, annual income of immigrants. We also find that bridging ties with Germans lead to higher … occupational status, but not to increased income. These effects remain visible even when social contacts are measured (at least …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009147496
income, indicating the size of survival gains from redistribution in favour of households below the poverty line. The poverty … elasticity declines over time after 1981. It is invariant to controlling for income inequality but diminished upon controlling …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008765232
Do institutions and culture affect environmental values? In this article we analyze 1,041 environmental valuations of 223 wetlands in 38 developing countries, to examine the effect of institutions and culture on environmental values. We assess three dimensions of institutional quality: economic...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011931813
The last decade has seen a resurgence of parastatal crop marketing institutions in sub-Saharan Africa, many of which cite improving food security and incomes as key goals. However, there is limited empirical evidence on the welfare effects of these programs. This article considers one such...
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In this article we study the relationship between workers' remittances and fertility rate of the remittance receiving country. We identify two main channels by which remittances transfers affect fertility. First, migrants may adopt and later transmit to the household the ideas, values and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010275920
In this article we study the relationship between workers' remittances and fertility rate of the remittance receiving country. We identify two main channels by which remittances transfers affect fertility. First, migrants may adopt and later transmit to the household the ideas, values and...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005762189
Korea imports all of its primary energy, which leads to high dependency and vulnerability related to its energy supply. Efficiency in the use of energy is a way to reduce dependency and emissions. This study provides empirical results of the stochastic production process in energy use. Special...
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