We propose a way to formalize the relationship between descriptive analysis and structural estimation. A researcher reports an estimate ĉ of a structural quantity of interest c that is valid under some model. The researcher also reports descriptive statistics ˆγ that estimate features γ of...

Thailand's Universal Health Coverage (UHC) system was implemented in 2002. The system was being reviewed as successful. However, there are some challenges faced, especially issues of awareness, accessibility, and utilization among the beneficiaries. This paper employs a Structural Equation...

The aim of the study is to measure the impact of intellectual capital on the profitability ratios in respect of the foreign banks in India. Twenty seven foreign banks were studied and analyzed by using Modified Value Added Intellectual Coefficient (MVAIC) method and Structural Equation Method...

Unemployment can negatively affect individuals, their families and communities in various ways. When individuals are out of work may experience mental and physical health problems, material deprivation and poverty. This study aims to examine the impact of unemployment benefits on health, living...

Several changes have been made to the state and workplace pension schemes in recent decades in Britain. One of the implications of these changes is that individuals now carry greater risks in accumulating and generating retirement income. Many studies have discussed the role of attitudinal and...

Modelling investor behaviour in the South African context is important for investment companies to profile their clients. Various factors can influence the risk tolerance of investors. For the purpose of this research article, the emphasis was placed on demographics, life satisfaction and how...

Natural disasters happening around the world have caused a huge burden on local and international charities in recent years. This study tended to examine and explore factors, which cause the migration of people to charitable behaviour based on Bandura's social cognitive theory. By studying the...