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David CanningProfessor of Economics and International Health, Harvard School of Public Health, Harvard … Verified email at hsph.harvard.edu Cited by 30532 |
Economic growth and the demographic transition
For decades, economists and social thinkers have debated the influence of population
change on economic growth. Three alternative positions define this debate: that population …
change on economic growth. Three alternative positions define this debate: that population …
The effect of health on economic growth: a production function approach
We estimate a production function model of aggregate economic growth including two
variables that microeconomists have identified as fundamental components of human …
variables that microeconomists have identified as fundamental components of human …
[BOOK][B] The demographic dividend: A new perspective on the economic consequences of population change
There is long-standing debate on how population growth affects national economies. A new
report from Population Matters examines the history of this debate and synthesizes current …
report from Population Matters examines the history of this debate and synthesizes current …
The health and wealth of nations
Eventually, this process will lead to large cohorts of retired people. Although one might
surmise that this will act as a drag on economic growth, the data indicate otherwise …
surmise that this will act as a drag on economic growth, the data indicate otherwise …
[BOOK][B] Higher education and economic development in Africa
For several decades, donor institutions have placed great emphasis on primary and, more
recently, secondary education in their development assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa. But …
recently, secondary education in their development assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa. But …
Implications of population ageing for economic growth
The share of the population aged 60 and over is projected to increase in nearly every
country in the world during the period 2005–50. Population ageing will tend to lower both …
country in the world during the period 2005–50. Population ageing will tend to lower both …
Fertility, female labor force participation, and the demographic dividend
We estimate the effect of fertility on female labor force participation in a panel of countries
using abortion legislation as an instrument for fertility. We find that removing legal …
using abortion legislation as an instrument for fertility. We find that removing legal …
Rethinking the benefits and costs of childhood vaccination: the example of the Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine
Economic evaluations of health interventions, such as vaccinations, are important tools for
informing health policy. Approaching the analysis from the appropriate perspective is critical …
informing health policy. Approaching the analysis from the appropriate perspective is critical …
The effect of health on economic growth: theory and evidence
Macroeconomists acknowledge the contribution of human capital to economic growth, but
their empirical studies define human capital solely in terms of schooling. In this paper, we …
their empirical studies define human capital solely in terms of schooling. In this paper, we …
Urbanization and the wealth of nations
The proportion of a country's population living in urban areas is highly correlated with its
level of income. Urban areas offer economies of scale and richer market structures, and …
level of income. Urban areas offer economies of scale and richer market structures, and …