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A Case-Control Study to Assess the Relationship Between Poverty and Visual Impairment from Cataract in Kenya, Philippines and Bangladesh
Kuper, Hannah; Polack, Sarah; Eusebio, Cristina; … - eSocialSciences - 2008
The aim of this study was to examine the association between visual impairment from cataract and poverty in adults in … Kenya, Bangladesh, and the Philippines. A population-based case–control study was conducted in three countries during 2005 … self-rated wealth were also measured. In total, 596 cases and 535 controls were included in these analyses (Kenya 142 cases …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005699041
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Seasonal migration and networks : evidence on Moldova's labour exodus.
Görlich, Dennis; Trebesch, Christoph - Kiel Institute for the World Economy - 2008
Seasonal migration is an ever more important phenomenon worldwide, but has received little attention in empirical research. This paper investigates the choice of seasonal versus longer-term migration on a household level. We use data from Moldova, a country that is witnessing a massive...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008520279
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Revenue enhancement and wealth effects of mergers and acquisitions in Asian emerging markets
Ma, Jianyu; Pagan, Jose A.; Chu, Yun - In: International Journal of Revenue Management 4 (2010) 2, pp. 179-194
Revenue enhancement and value creation are core issues of mergers and acquisitions (M&A). Revenue enhancing synergy associated with cross-industry M&A is supported by Asian emerging markets. Both within-industry M&A and cross-industry M&A deals realise significant positive abnormal returns. The...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008755505
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Migration and Poverty in India: A Multi-Patterned and Complex Reality
Shah, Amita; Kumar, Animesh - eSocialSciences - 2013
The paper reviews the existing evidence on migration-poverty interface in the light of the macro and micro level …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010945526
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Myths and Realities of Long-run Development: A Look at Deeper Determinants
Hasan, Lubna - eSocialSciences - 2012
This paper reviews the debate surrounding the “deeper determinants†of economic performance. It reviews the work of Institutional School and Geography School and their interpretation of the long-run development. The paper then examines the evidence provided by the respective schools in...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010945546
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Applying relevant ethical theories to equality
Punabantu, Siize - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2012
Nelson Mandela said, “During my lifetime I have dedicated myself to this struggle of the African people. I have fought against White domination, and I have fought against Black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a democratic and free society in which all persons live together in harmony...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011259042
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Climate Change and Migration in Southeast Asia: Responding to a New Human Security Challenge
Elliot, Lorraine - eSocialSciences - 2012
The paper aims at understanding the reasons which influence migration and mobility choices, ways by which vulnerabilities can be managed and the role that local, national and regional policy responses can play in strengthening the knowledge base and improving collaborative platforms for action.
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009650334
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Economics and Theoretical Physics
Punabantu, Siize - Volkswirtschaftliche Fakultät, … - 2011
The recent earthquake in Japan and its impact on the Fukushima nuclear power plant is a tragic reminder of humanity’s ever growing dependence on energy for its socioeconomic development. Energy plays a central role in determining the effectiveness of economics. However, are the fundamental...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009228914
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Sectoral analysis of Foreign Direct Investment and economic growth in Nigeria
Ayadi, Folorunso S. - In: International Journal of Trade and Global Markets 3 (2010) 4, pp. 327-340
Economic rationale for granting special incentives for attracting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is based on the belief that FDI bridges the 'idea gaps' between rich and the poor. Empirical literature however finds controversial, the effects of FDI on productivity growth. This paper contributes...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009352786
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Household Budgets as a Social Indicator of Poverty and Inequality in South Africa
Martins, Johan - In: Social Indicators Research 81 (2007) 2, pp. 203-221
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009402865