Notably, Africa countries have enjoyed relatively strong economic growth for the past years (decade) mainly because of impressive global demand for primary commodities. Unfortunately, Africa’s economic growth had failed to generate many good jobs and thus postponing the benefits of the...

We study the relationship between tax progressivity and the size of the R&D workforce, using a panel of European countries in 2000-2019. We review the theoretical literature which provides opposing predictions about such a relationship. We then demonstrate that such relationship exists as a...

Using the consumption equivalent welfare gain as social welfare and assuming an automation technology shock, we derive the optimal tax rates for various tax policy instruments in the steady state of the model economy calibrated for the U.S. We find that the optimal capital income tax rate lies...

This study is about comparison of agro-based industry of Tharparkar and barrage area of Sindh, and eighth chapter of the thesis of Ph.D submitted in 2002. Demographic, social and economic conditions are compared with reference of primary and secondary data in detail. Purpose of the study was to...

This study is concluding the thesis about agro-based industry of Tharparkar and barrage area of Sindh, and ninth chapter of the Ph.D submitted in 2002. Demographic, social and economic conditions are compared and results of hypotheses are given theoretically with reference of primary and...

In this study solutions and suggested policy of agro-based industry of Tharparkar and barrage area of Sindh are given, and it is tenth chapter of the Ph.D submitted in 2002. Purpose of the study was to give the complete picture of solutions and recommendations. On the completion of this study...

I develop flexible- and sticky-price general equilibrium models that embody corporate financing decisions affecting firm value because of distortionary taxes. Nominal interest-rate variations impact costs of debt and equity capital asymmetrically and induce firms to modify the financial...

This study explores flood risk adaptation strategies and the resilience of riverbank-dwelling families in major urban centers of the Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines. It examines the challenges these communities face in coping with recurrent flooding and identifies the factors that influence...

How costly are the imperfections of conditional welfare programs? Should we replace these programs with a Universal Basic Income (UBI)? We answer these questions using a general equilibrium model with incomplete markets, accounting for three overlooked imperfections of real-life conditional...