Recently added articles from International Journal of Economic Development:
Applying Good Governance Concept to Promote Local Economic Development: Contribution and Challenge
Jan 01, 2007; ... Abstract This paper examines the application of good governance concept in the area of local economic development and focuses on contribution and challenge issues. The paper includes a review of major concepts of the good governance, the role of government, and the importance of public ...
Preliminary Evaluation of Economic Development and its Effect on Income Distribution in Bangladesh
Jan 01, 2007; ... Abstract This paper investigates the progress of economic development and its effects on income distribution in Bangladesh since her independence in 1970. Various Household Expenditure Survey data are used to evaluate economic development based on per capita income, percentage ...
Generational Shifts in International Governance Assistance: The World Bank and State-Building After 911
Jan 01, 2007; ... Abstract Over the last decade and a half, international assistance to promote good governance in developing countries has increased significantly. The World Bank has been in the lead of major governance donors, with steadily growing resources devoted to governance programs. Even with the ...
Child Care and Economic Development: Markets, Households and Public Policy
Jan 01, 2007; ... Abstract Child care is a critical community infrastructure important for economic development and family wellbeing. Increased economic interest is being focused on the role of child care in economic development. This requires attention to the structure of the sector, the nature of ...
Child Care Subsidies, Low-Wage Work and Economic Development
Jan 01, 2007; ... Abstract Public spending for work supports like child care subsidies has been greatly increased in recent years to "make work pay' and to encourage the labor force participation of low-income parents. This study tracked changes in earnings and employment sectors over three years for ...