Endogenous lifetime and economic growth
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The effect of endogenous mortality on capital accumulation is analyzed in an overlapping generations economy, and the effect of mortality risk on educational investment is examined. Thus, attempts are made to examine to consider the ways better health, by improving longevity and reducing mortality risks, can be conducive to growth and development. It is suggested to use cross-country evidence and more sophisticated econometric methods to quantify the importance of health.
Publication Name: Journal of Economic Theory
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0022-0531
Year: 2004
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Foreign direct investment in Bangladesh: an analysis of perceptions of prospective investors
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Bangladesh had gone through several major policy changes regarding the ownership and control of industries with a view of promoting economic growth. One of the strategies the Government of Bangladesh (GOB) followed to accelerate economic growth was to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country.
Publication Name: Studies in Economics and Finance
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 1086-7376
Year: 2003
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