The issue of population growth and economic development is now close to a generation old. Population policy in most developing countries is, however, only slightly over a decade in duration and its impact is just beginning to be felt. Like an adolescent that is experiencing growing pains, the...

The analysis of the NHA matrices from 1991 to 1997 reveals four main trends. One, total health expenditures have been increasing in both real and per capita terms. But health and financial indicators suggest that the money have not always been spent wisely. Two, the share of family out-of-pocket...