Government health spending and growth in a model of endogenous longevity

被引:34
作者
Aísa, R [1 ]
Pueyo, F [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Zaragoza, Econ Anal Dept, Zaragoza, Spain
关键词
endogenous growth; endogenous longevity; government spending;
D O I
10.1016/j.econlet.2005.08.003
中图分类号
F [经济];
学科分类号
02 ;
摘要
We present a model of endogenous longevity that results in a non-monotonic effect of government spending on economic growth. The key element is the effectiveness of publicly provided health care in enhancing life expectancy. (c) 2005 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:249 / 253
页数:5
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