scholarly journals Human capital formation and economic growth across the world: a panel data econometric approach

2019 ◽  
pp. 25-54
Author(s):  
Víctor Manuel Cuevas Ahumada ◽  
Cuauhtémoc Calderón Villarreal
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Measurement Errors ◽  
Institutional Development ◽  
Capital Formation ◽  
Dynamic Panel Data ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Human Capital Formation ◽  
The Impact

This paper estimates 12 dynamic panel data models to assess the impact of human capital formation and other key variables on the economic growth of 52 countries over a 13-year period. Several methodological and empirical contributions are made to assemble country groups, lower measurement errors and reduce the omitted variable bias while keeping the models parsimonious. Among other things, the evidence indicates that the responsiveness of economic growth to physical capital accumulation, institutional development, human capital formation, and total factor productivity varies across country groups to a certain extent. The policy implications of these findings are relevant on several grounds.

scholarly journals Human Capital Formation and Economic Growth in Emerging Asia: Empirical Evidence Using Panel Data

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 205-212
Author(s):  
Muhammad Atiq-ur- Rehman ◽  
Suleman Ghaffar ◽  
Kanwal Shahzadi ◽  
Rabail Ghazanfar
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
Random Effect ◽  
Capital Formation ◽  
Human Capital Formation ◽  
Data Set ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

After the emergence of endogenous growth theory, the role of human capital along with physical capital is considered to be imperative in promoting economic growth. The government social sector spending, mainly on education and health, contributes in forming human capital and promotes economic growth. This study examines the impact of health and education provisions on economic growth of emerging Asian economies, including Bangladesh, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippine, and Thailand. Using the data set for 1995-2018, the fixed effects (FE) and the random effect (RE) methods of panel data estimation are employed. Both methods reveal that the health and education support the human capital formation and stimulate economic growth.

scholarly journals Social Security and Sustainable Economic Growth: Based on the Perspective of Human Capital

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 662 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ming Zhang ◽  
Xiaorong Zou ◽  
Long Sha
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Social Security ◽  
Threshold Model ◽  
Threshold Effect ◽  
Dynamic Panel Data ◽  
Dynamic Panel ◽  
Sustainable Economic Growth ◽  
The Impact

China’s social security expenditure has rapidly grown during the past decade, and concerns about the impact of social security on productivity and sustained economic growth have attracted attention. Based on Chinese provincial panel data over the period 2007–2016, a threshold model analysis found that the impact of social security on productivity has a “double threshold” on human capital. Using dynamic panel data models and system General Moment Method estimators also found the existence of this threshold effect: When the human capital level is low or high, social security is favorable for sustained economic growth. However, if the human capital level is at the intermediate level, the function of social security is weak. The main conclusions were still valid after we examined the robustness of our results with several methods.

scholarly journals Tolerance, Cultural Diversity and Economic Growth: Evidence from Dynamic Panel Data Analysis

Economies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 20
Author(s):  
Osama Alhendi ◽  
József Tóth ◽  
Péter Lengyel ◽  
Péter Balogh
Keyword(s):  
Panel Data ◽  
Cultural Diversity ◽  
English Language ◽  
Panel Data Analysis ◽  
Dynamic Panel Data ◽  
Policy Implications ◽  
Social Tolerance ◽  
Solow Model ◽  
Related Equation ◽  
The Impact

This study aims to examine the impact of social tolerance of cultural diversity, and the ability to speak widely spoken languages, on economic performance. Based on the literature, the evidence is still controversial and unclear. Therefore, the study used panel data relating to (99) non-English speaking economies during the time period between 2009 and 2017. Following the augmented Solow model approach, the related equation was expanded, in this study, to include (besides human capital) social tolerance, the English language (as a lingua franca) and the level of openness. The model was estimated using the two-step system GMM approach. The results show that social tolerance of diversity and English language competence have a positive, but insignificant impact on the economy. Regarding policy implications, government and decision-makers can avoid the costs deriving from cultural diversity by adopting democratic and effective institutions that aim to achieve cultural justice and recognition, which, in turn, enhance the level of tolerance, innovation and productivity in the economy. Moreover, to ease intercultural communication within heterogeneous communities, it is necessary to invest in enhancing the quality of second language education which is necessary to make society more tolerant and the country more open to the global economy.

Human capital and economic growth revisited: A dynamic panel data study

2002 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 177-187 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Agiomirgianakis ◽  
D. Asteriou ◽  
V. Monastiriotis
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Dynamic Panel Data ◽  
Dynamic Panel

Effects of zakat on the economic growth in selected Islamic countries: empirical evidence

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khoutem Ben Jedidia ◽  
khouloud Guerbouj
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Growth Factor ◽  
Panel Data ◽  
Aggregate Demand ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Dynamic Panel Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Muslim Countries ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of zakat on the economic growth for a sample of Muslim countries. As a matter of fact, Zakat is a religious tax on wealth paid annually to specified recipients. As it leads to income redistribution and increases the aggregate demand, zakat can be a growth factor in the Islamic framework. Design/methodology/approach This paper is based on a dynamic panel data model for the purpose of investigating the role of zakat in the economic growth for a sample of eight Muslim countries during the period ranging from 2004 to 2017. The general method of moments is applied. Findings The findings provide evidence that zakat stimulates the country’s growth. Indeed, as zakat funds are directed to increase consumption, investment or government expenditure, they spur on the economic growth. Moreover, the authors come to the conclusion that more trade openness allows an increase in the real gross domestic product (GDP) per capita. However, the broad money to GDP and population growth rate seem insignificantly associated with the economic growth for the sample considered. Practical implications The findings have substantial implications for the economic policy in Muslim countries. Authorities may further rely on zakat to boost the economic growth. First, it is essential to improve the muzakki’s knowledge on zakat to increase their intention, and so their ability and willingness to pay zakat. Second, the government intervention in both zakat collect and distribution becomes mandatory. Therefore, the contribution of zakat to the economic growth will be higher. This requires better-quality services of zakat institutions. Originality/value A few studies have empirically looked into the impact of zakat on the economic growth, especially for panel data. Hence, the present study tries to enrich the literature on this topic. It creates significant evidence regarding the relevance of zakat in Muslim countries. The findings provide empirical support that zakat is an additional growth factor in the Islamic framework.

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