Fiscal decentralization and infant mortality: empirical evidence from rural India
Article Abstract:
A study was conducted to develop a theoretical model that will be used to test the impact of fiscal decentralization on rural infant mortality rates in India from 1990 to 1997. Findings show that fiscal decentralization plays a significant role in reducing rural infant mortality rates.
Publisher: Tennessee State University
Publication Name: Journal of Developing Areas
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0022-037X
Year: 2007
India, Decentralized Organization, Influence, Infants, Infant mortality, Decentralization (Management), Report
Publication Name: Journal of Developing Areas
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0022-037X
Year: 2007
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Remittances, savings, and relative rates of return
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A study conducted to develop a model for Mexican migrant worker's saving behavior that can address remittances as consumption transfer to households and as an alternative saving mechanism for migrants, is presented.
Publisher: Tennessee State University
Publication Name: Journal of Developing Areas
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0022-037X
Year: 2005
United States, Methods, Economic aspects, Savings, Migrant labor, Emigrant remittances, Migrant labour
Publication Name: Journal of Developing Areas
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0022-037X
Year: 2005
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