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Relevance of financial development and fiscal stability in dealing with disasters in Emerging Economies [PDF]

arXiv, 2022
Previous studies show that natural disasters decelerate economic growth, and more so in countries with lower financial development. We confirm these results with more recent data. We are the first to show that fiscal stability reduces the negative economic impact of natural disasters in poorer countries, and that catastrophe bonds have the same effect ...
arxiv  

Entrepreneurship, Institutions, and Economic Growth: Does the Level of Development Matter? [PDF]

arXiv, 2019
Entrepreneurship is often touted for its ability to generate economic growth. Through the creative-destructive process, entrepreneurs are often able to innovate and outperform incumbent organizations, all of which is supposed to lead to higher employment and economic growth.
arxiv  

Trade and income inequality in developing countries [PDF]

, 2009
We use a dynamic specification to estimate the impact of trade on within-country income inequality in a sample of 65 developing countries (DCs) over the 1980-1999 period.
Abramovitz, Acemoglu, Aghion, Alarcón, Alvarez, Arbache, Arellano, Atkinson, Attanasio, Autor, Barro, Barro, Barro, Berman, Berman, Berman, Blalock, Blundell, Bourguignon, Bruno, Bun, Calderón, Chamarbagwala, Cline, Coe, Coe, Cornia, Cornia, Cragg, Deininger, Dollar, Easterly, Edwards, Elena Meschi, Feenstra, Feenstra, Feliciano, Galbraith, Galbraith, Gourdon, Grossman, Hanson, Hanushek, Judson, Kiviet, Krugman, Kuznets, Lall, Leamer, Leamer, Lee, Li, Lundberg, Machin, Marco Vivarelli, Melitz, Montobbio, Oxfam, Perkins, Ravallion, Robbins, Rodrik, Schiff, Stiglitz, Verbeek, Vivarelli, Wood, Wood, Xu, Yeaple, Zhu   +70 more
core   +2 more sources

Correlates of maternal mortality in developing countries: an ecological study in 82 countries

Maternal Health, Neonatology and Perinatology, 2017
BackgroundMaternal mortality is a major public health issue in developing countries due to its shocking magnitude and lower declining pattern. With appropriate strategy and intensive implementation programs, some countries have made remarkable progress ...
Tadele Girum, Abebaw Wasie
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Fabrication of Iron Oxide/Zinc Oxide Nanocomposite Using Creeper Blepharis maderaspatensis Extract and Their Antimicrobial Activity

Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2020
Green nanotechnology has recently had a significant influence on advances in biological applications. The surface manipulation of iron oxide NPs by zinc oxide is increasing attention for biomedical research.
Heba Salah Abbas, Heba Salah Abbas, Heba Salah Abbas, Akilandeswari Krishnan, Akilandeswari Krishnan, Muddukrishnaiah Kotakonda   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

The state of health research governance in Africa: what do we know and how can we improve?

Health Research Policy and Systems, 2021
Background The developments in global health, digital technology, and persistent health systems challenges, coupled with global commitments like attainment of universal health coverage, have elevated the role of health research in low- and middle-income ...
Juliet Nabyonga-Orem, James Avoka Asamani, Micheal Makanga   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Understanding the Country-Level Security of Free Content Websites and their Hosting Infrastructure [PDF]

arXiv, 2023
This paper examines free content websites (FCWs) and premium content websites (PCWs) in different countries, comparing them to general websites. The focus is on the distribution of malicious websites and their correlation with the national cyber security index (NCSI), which measures a country's cyber security maturity and its ability to deter the ...
arxiv  

Conceptual Design and Parametric Optimization of a New Multileveled Horsetail Structure for Bicycle Helmets

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView., 2023
This study aims to explore the feasibility of using a structure inspired by the features of horsetail and human spine as the potential helmet liner, targeting at mitigation of acceleration‐induced injuries. A parametric study is conducted to investigate the effect of individual geometrical variables in the design, indicating its capability to reduce ...
Bing Leng, Dong Ruan, Shanqing Xu, Kwong Ming Tse   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

On the Use of Vickrey Auctions for Spectrum Allocation in Developing Countries [PDF]

arXiv, 2001
In this paper, we assess the applicability of auctions based on the Vickrey second price model for allocating wireless spectrum in developing countries. We first provide an overview of auction models for allocating resources. We then examine the experience of auctioning spectrum in different countries.
arxiv  

VD education in developing countries. A comparison with developed countries. [PDF]

Sexually Transmitted Infections, 1976
No new method of control of the sexually transmitted diseases is imminent. Reliance has to be placed on existing methods including health education. Health education has a double role, being a primary method in its own right, and--of equal or greater importance--being involved in the enforcement of all of the other tried methods.
openaire   +3 more sources