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ABSTRACT Objective The Guidance for International Growth Standards (GIGS) project aims to improve and promote appropriate application of international growth standards across clinical, research and public health settings. Design A guidance document providing historical and conceptual context to support the appropriate application of international ...
Eric O. Ohuma +4 more
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ABSTRACT Objective To demonstrate when, for whom, and how to apply the INTERGROWTH−21st (IG‐21st) and WHO Child Growth Standards (WHO GS) using a scenario‐based approach with illustrations utilising a sub‐set of data from a multi‐country low birthweight infant prospective cohort.
Eric O. Ohuma +4 more
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EMU and trade: The euro effect on the agricultural sector
Abstract This paper uses a structural gravity model to examine the partial equilibrium effects of the European Monetary Union (EMU) on trade for the agricultural sector. We find robust evidence that EMU has increased trade both between members and between EMU and non‐EMU member countries. This positive link is found in most member countries.
Silviano Esteve‐Pérez +2 more
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When Nature Talks, Markets Move: Forecasting the Equity Premium With Eco‐Climate Incidents
ABSTRACT This paper examines the role of eco‐climate information, particularly biodiversity risks, in forecasting the U.S. equity premium. Using RepRisk controversy data, we construct indicators for biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions, and local pollution. Biodiversity indicators emerge as strong predictors of the equity premium, outperforming other
Zhiyong Li, Weiping Qin
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Abstract This study tackles the multiple allocation p$p$‐hub location problem (MApHLP) in the context of video‐on‐demand services, where digital content is partitioned into segments and stored exclusively at selected hub locations. Users, distributed across a wide geographical area, can connect to multiple hubs based on demand patterns, with all hubs ...
Soumen Atta
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Education and the Shadow Economy: A Panel Cointegration Analysis
ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of education on the shadow economy across 132 countries over the period 1991–2020. To this end, panel cointegration and panel error‐correction models are employed. The results of the panel cointegration tests indicate a stable long‐term relationship among the selected variables.
Salvatore Ciucci
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Accounting for Cross‐Country Differences in Output Per Worker: A Sectoral CES Perspective
ABSTRACT The standard macroeconomic literature suggests that richer countries employ more productive technologies. Removing technological disparities between countries would hence narrow the substantial variation in output per worker across countries.
Jan Trenczek, Konstantin M. Wacker
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Better VAT for Both Explicit and Implicit Financial Fees
Abstract Recently, several countries have initiated reforms on their VAT regimes to include financial services, following the emergence of various methods for taxing both implicit and explicit fees. This article provides a theoretical and empirical analysis of these reforms.
Guillermo Peña
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The Relationship Between Welfare and Capital Controls
ABSTRACT This paper investigates the relationship between welfare state and capital flow management. Complementing the literature on the implications of financial globalization for social protection, we argue that the coverage and priorities of welfare states matter more than the amount of spending when it comes to the degree of capital account ...
Martino Comelli, Pedro Perfeito da Silva
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Abstract Background and Purpose Genomic profiling of patients for genetic variants that modify the effect of specific medications has many benefits, including the possibility of avoiding toxicities and ensuring an adequate effect of the medication. Our intention was to develop a comprehensive, high‐quality pharmacogenetic test panel for clinical use ...
Anna Gréen +5 more
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