In the present paper it will be shown empirically that smoking decreases labour productivity. Panel data analysis is based on a single equation model estimated through the Eviews software package. Our sample refers to the period 1993-2008 and covers many western countries, the United States and...

In the present paper an effort will be made to show empirically that education spending reduces inequality of income distribution. Author supports the view of (José De Gregorio and Jong-Wha Lee, 2002) using a different model for the period 1995-2006. Panel data are elaborated by means of Eviews...

In this paper it will be attempted to show econometrically that electronic commerce (e-commerce) has a positive impact on economic growth at country level, since e-commerce promotes sales (and thus consumption), that in turn improves company performance, thus causing ultimately economic growth....

In the present paper through an empirical analysis author will point out with pane data analysis that obesity has a negative impact on life expectancy, thus supporting the view of (Joint Regional Board, 2009); (Edward, 2001). The sample covers most Western world. Data are drawn from OECD and are...

In the present paper through an empirical analysis using panel data it will be pointed out that alcohol consumption impairs fertility, thus supporting the findings of (Anderson and Baumberg, 2006). The sample covers Western Europe. Data, which are taken from Eurostat and OECD, are elaborated by...

In the present paper an empirical analysis will point out econometrically with panel data that alcohol consumption causes criminal actions, thus supporting the view of (Anderson and Baumberg, 2006). The sample covers Western Europe. Data are taken from OECD and Eurostat. The elaboration of these...

In the present paper through an empirical analysis with panel data author will attempt to evaluate the efficiency of government spending for education as a % of GDP in terms of a certain education quality criterion. The sample covers all world. Data are taken from Eurostat. The elaboration of...

In this paper it is estimated how economic freedom affects among others human development index. Data are taken from World Economic Freedom Indicators and United Nations. Our sample covers for the period 2000-2012 EU, Japan and USA. The elaboration of these data is made feasible through the...

It will be shown that in Germany GDP growth is neutral regarding inter-regional differences in GDP per capita. However, economic crisis does worsen inter-regional differences in GDP per capita. In other words, some regions are more vulnerable to economic crisis than others. Data cover all...

In the present paper an empirical analysis will point out tourism has a positive impact on economic growth, thus supporting the findings of (Sequeira and Campos, 2005). The sample covers Western Europe. Data are taken from Eurostat. The elaboration of these panel data is made feasible by means...