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Growing in the womb : the effect of seismic activity on fetal growth
Álvarez, Rocío; Chirkova, Serafima; Romero, J. Gabriel - 2018
seems to affect fetal growth, because infants born to mothers exposed to earth tremors in early and/or mid gestation are … more likely to be large for gestational age. The estimates suggest that relatively poorer Chilean mothers are more … evidence that suggests a possible mechanism that explains the varying results across socioeconomic status. Mothers with …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011914067
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Health and economic development : evidence from the introduction of public health care
Strittmatter, Anthony; Sunde, Uwe - 2011
This paper investigates the causal effect of changes in health on economic development using a long panel of European countries. Identification is based on the particular timing of the introduction of public health care systems in different countries, which is the random outcome of a political...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10009312066
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Health and Economic Development : Evidence from the Introduction of Public Health Care
Strittmatter, Anthony - 2011
This paper investigates the causal effect of changes in health on economic development using a long panel of European countries. Identification is based on the particular timing of the introduction of public health care systems in different countries, which is the random outcome of a political...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013121546
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The Economic Consequences of Hiv/Aids in Southern Africa
Haacker, Markus - 2021
The paper provides an analysis of the impact of HIV/AIDS on the health sector, public education, the supply of labor and the returns to training in nine Southern African countries. Drawing on the preceding sections, it assesses the impact of HIV/AIDS on per capita income in a neoclassical growth...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10013317921
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Healthcare Spending Decelerating? Not so Fast!
Robson, William B. P. - 2016
Revised estimates for 2014 healthcare spending growth show increases larger than initially reported – which continues a worrisome trend, says a new C.D. Howe Institute report. In “Healthcare Spending Decelerating? Not so Fast!,” author William B.P. Robson warns that initial estimates based...
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How enhancing information and communication technology has affected inequality in Africa for sustainable development : an empirical investigation
Asongu, Simplice; Odhiambo, Nicholas M. - 2018
This study examines if enhancing ICT reduces inequality in 48 countries in Africa for the period 2004-2014. Three inequality indictors are used, namely, the: Gini coefficient, Atkinson index and Palma ratio. The adopted ICT indicators include: mobile phone penetration, internet penetration and...
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Linkages between formal Institutions, ICT adoption and inclusive human development in Sub Saharan Africa
Andrés, Antonio R.; Amavilah, Voxi Heinrich S.; … - 2016
Using data for 49 African countries over the years spanning 2000-2012, and controlling for a wide range of factors, this study empirically assesses the effects of formal institutions on ICT adoption in developing countries. It deploys 2SLS and FE regression models, (a) to estimate what...
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Recent finance advances in information technology for inclusive development : a survey
Asongu, Simplice; Nwachukwu, Jacinta C. - 2017
The overarching question tackled in this paper is: to what degree has financial development contributed to providing opportunities of human development for those on low-incomes and by what information technology mechanisms? We survey about 180 recently published papers to provide recent...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011638882
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Recent finance advances in information technology for inclusive development : a systematic review
Asongu, Simplice; Nwachukwu, Jacinta C. - 2018
The overarching question tackled in this paper is: to what degree has financial development contributed to providing opportunities of human development for those on low-incomes and by what information technology mechanisms? We systematically review about 180 recently published papers to provide...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011998250
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ICTs and rural development in India
Singh, Nirvikar - 2006 - Rev.
This monograph compares the methodologies and progress of the different existing models of information and communication technology (ICT) use for broad-based development and economic growth in India. It will examine the role of complementary reforms in government administration and policies. The...
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