The empirical findings of this study suggest a significant long-term relationship between the probability of mortality due to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among individuals aged 30-70 in Azerbaijan and key economic and social indicators, including Gross Domestic Product per Capita, Waged...

This paper examines how individuals respond financially to severe health shocks by analyzing early withdrawals from retirement savings following the initiation of cancer treatment (chemotherapy). Using comprehensive administrative data from Australia that link health, tax, and demographic...

One of the worst natural, economic, and social catastrophes caused by human activity is the Aral Sea crisis in Central Asia. The Aral Sea's desiccation, which has an impact on the region's overall sustainable development, human welfare, security, and survival, is what led to the problem. This...

Institutional quality (InQ) plays an important role in shaping economic growth (ECG), influencing how economies develop and perform. The literature addresses the nexus between InQ and ECG and the link between health and ECG; findings are often contradictory, creating knowledge gaps. Importantly,...

Recognizing that this agenda spans virtually all of the World Bank's policy areas, this brief focuses on policies under the purview of the World Bank's Social Protection and Jobs (SPJ) agenda, especially those related to employment and skills development. Within the Bank, the productive...