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HIV/AIDS and Economic Development: Evidence from Thirty-Nine Sub-Saharan Countries.
- Source :
- Perspectives on Global Development & Technology; 2008, Vol. 7 Issue 2, p151-173, 23p, 1 Diagram, 6 Charts
- Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- This paper (1) examines whether there is a bilateral relationship between HIV/AIDS and economic development; (2) estimates the impact of HIV/AIDS on economic development; and (3) identifies some of the factors affecting the spread of HIV/AIDS. Analyses are based on data from 39 sub-Saharan African countries for the period 1989-1998. HIV/AIDS negatively impacted economic development, with no evidence of a reciprocal relation. Expenditures on health and education as well as political freedom had positive impacts on development, but negative impacts on HIV/AIDS incidence. Expenditures on female education impacted development and HIV/AIDS incidence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15691500
- Volume :
- 7
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Perspectives on Global Development & Technology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34011601
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1163/156914908X318492