This paper quantitatively compares Middle East and North African (MENA) countries’ growth patterns with those of a sample of middle-income countries. Three complementary sets of growth determinants are tested: accumulation, institutions and structural change. After having estimated the model...

Mathematica estimated the cost of the current health care system in New Mexico and the relative cost of three alternative strategies to ensure that all New Mexicans become and remain insured. This report discusses the strategies in depth and raises issues for further consideration.