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Recent studies show that corruption is associated with higher military spending [Eur. J. Polit. Econ. 17 (2001) 794] and lower government spending on education and health care [J. Publ. Econ. 69 (1998) 263]. This suggests that policies... more

Recent studies show that corruption is associated with higher military spending [Eur. J. Polit. Econ. 17 (2001) 794] and lower government spending on education and health care [J. Publ. Econ. 69 (1998) 263]. This suggests that policies aimed at reducing corruption may lead to changes in the composition of government outlays toward more productive spending. However, little empirical evidence has been presented to support the claim that public spending improves education and health indicators in developing and transition countries. This paper uses cross-sectional data for 50 such countries to show that increased public expenditure on education and health care is associated with improvements in both access to and attainment in schools, and reduces mortality rates for infants and children. The education regressions are robust to different specifications, but the relationship between health care spending and mortality rates is weaker.

The combination of technological and behavioural changes derived from the emerging of the online journalism, has provoked a deep transformation in the traditional news organi- zations. The continuous decline in advertising and newspapers... more

The combination of technological and behavioural changes derived from the emerging of the online journalism, has provoked a deep transformation in the traditional news organi- zations. The continuous decline in advertising and newspapers sales revenues, are not being compensated by the new digital income. The present research analyses the evolution of the traditional press in the United States in the last 61 years and analyses the impact of the digital press advertising expenditure in the traditional press in the last 10 years.
Keywords: print press, online press, advertising investment, readership, press expenditures, circulation expenditure, newspapers.

Las siguientes reflexiones y propuestas formuladas desde la academia concluyen que el gasto del Estado colombiano no sólo debe hacerse más eficiente, sino que debe aumentar para financiar los bienes públicos necesarios para el desarrollo... more

Las siguientes reflexiones y propuestas formuladas desde la academia concluyen que el gasto del Estado colombiano no sólo debe hacerse más eficiente, sino que debe aumentar para financiar los bienes públicos necesarios para el desarrollo del país. El gasto fiscal en Colombia es mucho menor que el de otros países con políticas de gasto responsables, como los de la OCDE, y el crecimiento de la deuda no es alarmante. Esto implica una reforma tributaria estructural, una mayor transparencia por parte del Estado en sus decisiones y en el gasto público, la elaboración de un presupuesto plurianual y por programas, la mejora de la gestión fiscal territorial, y una mayor decisión en el combate a la corrupción.
The following reflections and proposals from the Academy concludes that the Colombian fiscal expenditure should not only be more efficient but should increase to finance public goods necessary for the development of the country. The fiscal expenditure in Colombia is much lower than in other countries with responsible spending policies, such as the other members of the OECD, and the growth of the debt is not alarming. This implies a structural tax reform, greater transparency in government decisions and in public expenditure, the elaboration of a multi-year budget organized by programs, the improvement of the territorial fiscal management, and a major decision in the combat against corruption.

The paper documents how Nigeria’s public financial system stacks up against international standards, the better to see current institutions and their capacities in a wider perspective. It uses Public Expenditure and Financial... more

The paper documents how Nigeria’s public financial system stacks up against international standards, the better to see current institutions and their capacities in a wider perspective. It uses Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) framework for analysing the Nigeria's systems and processes. The purpose is not to demonstrate that Nigeria falls short of international best practice, but rather to show

The study has been carried out to measure the incidence of government spending on education in Pakistan at the provincial (both rural and urban) level, using the primary data of the Pakistan Social Standard Living Measures Survey (PSLM),... more

The study has been carried out to measure the incidence of government spending on education in Pakistan at the provincial (both rural and urban) level, using the primary data of the Pakistan Social Standard Living Measures Survey (PSLM), 2004-2005, and by employing the three-step Benefit Incidence Approach methodology. The paper reviews the national policies emphasising provision of education in Pakistan,

Economists recognize that the public expenditure has an impact on economic growth. The rising level of military spending over other classes of public expenditure like economic and social services has raised a serious concern among... more

Economists recognize that the public expenditure has an impact on economic growth. The rising level of military spending over other classes of public expenditure like economic and social services has raised a serious concern among scholars and have been at the core of recent development literature and thinking. In this study, we focus on to reexamine the effects of military

Declining access to health care and rapidly rising health expenditures are a matter of grave public concern in China. After decades of efforts to reduce its involvement, the Chinese government is currently in the process of reforming the... more

Declining access to health care and rapidly rising health expenditures are a matter of grave public concern in China. After decades of efforts to reduce its involvement, the Chinese government is currently in the process of reforming the sector through increase in public expenditures and expansion of health insurance. The objective of this paper is to assess the potential of

The need for agricultural ministries to have the capacity to develop appropriate policies and effectively implement them is becoming increasingly important as African countries, following on their commitment to Comprehensive Africa... more

The need for agricultural ministries to have the capacity to develop appropriate policies and effectively implement them is becoming increasingly important as African countries, following on their commitment to Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP), pursue economic growth through agriculture-led development. The ministries need to take the lead in pulling together evidence based strategies and building partnerships that ensures their

The aim of this paper is to analyze the determinants of public health expenditure in developing countries. This is done through an econometric analysis of panel data for 61 countries. A special interest is devoted to the role of external... more

The aim of this paper is to analyze the determinants of public health expenditure in developing countries. This is done through an econometric analysis of panel data for 61 countries. A special interest is devoted to the role of external financial constraints, on corruption and on two aspects of the socio-politic situation : socio-politic unrest and ethnic structure. By highlighting