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Trajectories in knowledge economy : empirics from SSA and MENA countries
Asongu, Simplice; Andrés, Antonio R. - 2015
In the first critical assessment of knowledge economy dynamic paths in Africa and the Middle East, but for a few exceptions, we find overwhelming support for diminishing cross-country disparities in knowledge-base-economy dimensions. The paper employs all the four components of the World Bank's...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011596861
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Trajectories of knowledge economy in SSA and MENA countries
Asongu, Simplice; Andrés, Antonio R. - 2019
In the first critical assessment of knowledge economy dynamic paths in Africa and the Middle East, but for a few exceptions, we find overwhelming support for diminishing cross-country disparities in knowledge-based economy dimensions. The paper employs all the four components of the World Bank's...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011997637
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On the dynamic effects of foreign aid on corruption
Asongu, Simplice A. - 2015
We assemble more pieces on the puzzle of the aid-corruption nexus. In essence, we extend the debate on the effect of … foreign aid on corruption by providing evidence on dynamic effects of wealth, legal origin, religious-domination, regional … on corruption is most significant in: Middle-income, French civil-law, Christian-dominated, non-oil exporting and …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011408498
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Knowledge economy gaps, policy syndromes and catch-up strategies : fresh South Korean lessons to Africa
Asongu, Simplice A. - 2014
Africa's overall knowledge index fell between 2000 and 2009. South Korea's economic miracle is largely due to a knowledge-based development strategy that holds valuable lessons for African countries in their current pursuit towards knowledge economies. Using updated data (1996-2010), this paper...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011409247
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Has Knowledge Improved Economic Growth? Evidence from Nigeria and South Africa
Asongu, Simplice; Shobande, Olatunji - 2021
This study examines whether knowledge causes economic growth in Africa's two leading economies: Nigeria and South Africa. Using the Vector Autoregressive and Vector Error Correction approach, the findings show cointegration among the variables. The speed of convergence of the variables to their...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013211842
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The 'knowledge economy'-finance nexus in SSA and MENA countries
Asongu, Simplice A. - 2013
Purpose - This paper assesses dynamics of the knowledge economy (KE)-finance nexus using the four variables identified under the World Bank's knowledge economy index (KEI) and seven financial intermediary dynamics of depth, efficiency, activity and size. Design/methodology/approach - Principal...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011409956
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Functioning of Political Institutions, Markets’ Operating Freedom and Growth in Less Developed Countries, 2001-2006 : A Quantitative Analysis
Sarkar, Prabirjit - 2015
This paper analyses a detailed dataset on various aspects of institutions relating to functioning of (a) political institutions and civil society, (b) market for goods and services, (c) capital market, and (d) labour market. Examining the correlations within and across these major aspects of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013021754
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Neo-humanism and COVID-19: opportunities for a socially and environmentally sustainable world
Sarracino, Francesco; O'Connor, Kelsey J. - 2021
A series of crises, culminating with COVID-19, shows that going "Beyond GDP" is urgently necessary. Social and environmental degradation are consequences of emphasizing GDP as a measure of progress. This degradation created the conditions for the COVID-19 pandemic and limited the efficacy of...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012803715
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The Relation between the Migration, Population Aging, Labor Force Productivity and Economic Growth : An Analysis for Bulgaria
Terziev, Venelin - 2018
In this study, the relationship between population, elderly population and economic growth is analyzed theoretically, taking into account the demographic change of the Bulgarian population and the more aging phenomenon. Thus, the change in the age structure of the Bulgarian population was...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012920392
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Social Entrepreneurship in Bulgaria : Barriers to Growth
Terziev, Venelin - 2018
The discussions on social and economic benefits of social enterprises in the context of Europe 2020 is the key point in a number of strategic and program documents. The paper presents social enterprises as a successful business model but also outlines the main challenges to their development....
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012922461