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Political institutions, state building, and tax capacity : crossing the tipping point
Gaspar, Vítor; Jaramillo, Laura; Wingender, Philippe - 2016
An empirical finding by Gaspar, Jaramillo and Wingender (2016) shows that once countries cross a tax-to-GDP threshold of around 12 3/4 percent, real GDP per capita increases sharply and in a sustained manner over the following decade. In this paper, we attempt via four case studies-Spain, China,...
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Low income, social growth, and good health : a history of twelve countries
Riley, James C. - 2008
Life expectancy and income among the first countries to begin health transitions -- Which countries should be studied …? -- A colonizer and the country colonized : Japan and Korea -- Very low income is not a barrier : Sri Lanka -- Two neighbors … models of social development -- Oil-rich lands -- The Latin American case : income inequality and health in Mexico …
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Estimating the multiplier effects of tourism expenditures on a local economy through a regional input-output model
Frechtling, Douglas C.; Horváth, Endre - In: Journal of travel research : a quarterly publication of … 37 (1999) 4, pp. 324-332
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Beyond the wage : ordinary work in diverse economies
Monteith, William (ed.); Vicol, Dora-Olivia (ed.);  … - 2021
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Education and development : outcomes for equality and governance in Africa
Ndulo, Muna (ed.); Assié-Lumumba, N'Dri (ed.) - Symposium Entitled "Education and the Development of … - 2020
This edited volume addresses a critical aspect of development in Africa: the intersection between education and governance. Using case studies and experiences from different parts of the continent, this book assesses how the potential for human resources, in terms of education, can be leveraged...
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What accounts for the decline of happiness of children as they grow into their teens : a Hong Kong case study
Ho, Lok-Sang; Ip, Patrick - In: Pacific economic review 23 (2018) 2, pp. 222-243
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The Routledge handbook of gender and development
Coles, Anne (contributor); Gray, Leslie (contributor);  … - 2015
"The Routledge Handbook of Gender and Development provides a comprehensive statement and reference point for gender and development policy making and practice in an international and multi-disciplinary context. Specifically, it provides critical reviews and appraisals of the current state of...
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Valuing development, environment and conservation : creating values that matter
Bracking, Sarah (ed.); Fredriksen, Aurora (ed.);  … - 2019
Introducing values that matter / Sarah Bracking, Aurora Fredriksen, Sian Sullivan, and Philip Woodhouse -- Value(s) and valuation in development, conservation and environment / Sarah Bracking, Aurora Fredriksen, Sian Sullivan, Philip Woodhouse -- Assembling value for money in the UK Department...
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Making it work : low-wage employment, family life, and child development
Yoshikawa, Hirokazu (contributor);  … - 2006
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10003370601
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Deutschland als Weltmeister der Steuerliteratur? : Fallstudie einer Legende
Wagner, Franz W.; Zeller, Susanne - In: Perspektiven der Wirtschaftspolitik : eine Zeitschrift … 12 (2011) 3, pp. 303-316
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