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The central objective of our paper is to empirically examine the relationship between financial development and income inequality. Theoretically, there are grounds for both a positive and negative relationship between the two variables. Our main finding is that financial development contributes...
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In this paper we empirically explore the relationship between fiscal policy and economic growth in developing Asia. The … a significant effect on growth, as our empirical analysis shows. In line with economic theory, property taxes have a …
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The underdeveloped service sector in Asia has the potential to become a new engine of economic growth for developing … Asia, which has traditionally relied on export-oriented manufacturing to power its growth. The central objective of this … role of the service sector as an engine of growth in Asia. However, some Asian countries where the service sector is …
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In the past 10 years, the service sector has been a significant contributor to overall economic growth in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Uzbekistan, and Viet Nam. Sector growth has been supported by strong industrial growth in some while in others the critical factors have been...
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Asia's rapid population aging fortifies the case for strengthening human capital investments. Further, the experience …. Overall, our evidence points to a positive effect of human capital on growth, equity, and fiscal balance in Asia. …
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Deflation has emerged as a new concern for Asian policy makers. The traditional view is that deflation can lead to a vicious cycle of falling demand and prices, and is thus a dangerous condition. However, another school of thought emphasizes the role of positive supply shocks and takes a more...
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Developing Asia has benefited greatly from the rise of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), primarily through the … Southeast Asia. An out-of-sample analysis to tease out the effect of slower growth in the PRC from the recent growth performance …
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In this paper we empirically explore the relationship between fiscal policy and economic growth in developing Asia. The … a significant effect on growth, as our empirical analysis shows. In line with economic theory, property taxes have a …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010463633