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The Conditional Influence of Poverty, Inequality and Severity of Poverty on Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa
Asongu, Simplice; Eita, Joel Hinaunye - 2023
Poverty and inequality represent major policy syndromes that are relevant in the achievement of most United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs) in sub-Saharan Africa, while economic growth is also essential for the achievement of attendant SDGs. The present study extends existing...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014357441
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The conditional influence of poverty, inequality and severity of poverty on economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa
Asongu, Simplice; Eita, Joel Hinaunye - 2023
Poverty and inequality represent major policy syndromes that are relevant in the achievement of most United Nations' sustainable development goals (SDGs) in sub-Saharan Africa, while economic growth is also essential for the achievement of attendant SDGs. The present study extends existing...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014265901
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The Political Economy of the Oil and Gas Sector in Emerging and Developing Countries
Asongu, Simplice - 2022
This chapter surveys the literature on the political-economy of oil and gas governance by focusing on the exploration, production and revenue sharing in the hydrocarbon sector. Emphasis is placed on the extent to which oil and gas governance is shaped by geopolitics and interparty-party...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014084201
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Taxing Africa for inclusive human development: The mediating role of governance quality
Adegboye, Alex; Erin, Olayinka Adedayo; Asongu, Simplice - 2021
Given that the literature on the links between taxation and inclusive human development is ambiguous, it is important … to investigate whether the mediating influence of governance in taxation for inclusive development exists. Thus, this … study explores the linkages between the governance quality, taxation and inclusive human development (i.e., inequality …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012872970
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Taxing Africa for inclusive human development : the mediating role of governance quality
Adegboye, Alex; Erin, Olayinka Adedayo; Asongu, Simplice - 2021
Purpose - The purposes of this paper are to review the streams of studies that link financial inclusion to small enterprise growth in Sub-Sahara Africa (SSA), to identify the research gaps they provide, and to prepare an agenda for future research in the field. Design/methodology/approach - The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012798736
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A theory of compliance with minimum wage law
Asongu, Simplice; Jellal, Mohamed - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2014
In this paper, we introduce firm heterogeneity in the context of a model of non-compliance with minimum wage legislation. The introduction of heterogeneity in the ease with which firms can be monitored for non compliance allows us to show that non-compliance will persist in sectors which are...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011111817
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Human capital, knowledge creation, knowledge diffusion, institutions and economic incentives : South Korea versus Africa
Asongu, Simplice; Tchamyou, Vanessa S. - 2018
capital, knowledge creation, knowledge diffusion, institutions and economic incentives. The analytical approach consists of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011817243
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Human Capital, Knowledge Creation, Knowledge Diffusion, Institutions and Economic Incentives : South Korea Versus Africa
Asongu, Simplice - 2020
capital, knowledge creation, knowledge diffusion, institutions and economic incentives. The analytical approach consists of …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012852645
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Introduction
Asongu, Simplice - 2018
This special section aims to advance scholarship on well-being and happiness in Africa. The section covers theoretical, conceptual and empirical contributions which address relevant areas that enhance extant knowledge on linkages between poverty, happiness and well-being in Africa.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012112183
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Income levels, governance and inclusive human development in Sub-Saharan Africa
Asongu, Simplice; Odhiambo, Nicholas M. - 2019
This study examines how income-driven governance affects inclusive human development in Sub-Saharan Africa with data for the period 2000-2012. The empirical evidence is based on the Generalised Method of Moments (GMM) and Tobit regressions. Nine bundled and unbundled concepts of governance are...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012112204