Assessing Multiple Inequalities and Air Pollution Abatement Policies
Decision-making within the household: The role of division of labor and differences in preferences
Urban agriculture for an inclusive green economy model in Tanzania
EfD Authors:
According to the inclusive green economy (IGE) model, no one should be left out of the green economy revolution. To support an IGE approach, the Tanzanian government must develop policies to support urban agriculture ecosystems because, firstly, Tanzania is an agricultural country. Secondly, agriculture provides many benefits for households, such as boosting livelihoods and improving food security. Third, urban agriculture enhances urban biodiversity and produces ecosystem services needed for urban resilience to climate change and increases tree cover which absorbs greenhouse gases.
Income-related inequality in health and health care utilization in Chile, 2000 - 2009
EfD Authors:
Objective: To measure and explain income-related inequalities in health and health care utilization in the period 2000 - 2009 in Chile, while assessing variations within the country and determinants of inequalities.
From courts to markets: New evidence on enforcement of pharmaceutical bans in India
EfD Authors:
Regulatory enforcement of product safety standards given health concerns, whether it is in romaine lettuce, smartphones or cars, is emerging to be a challenge for global public health. This is particularly true for developing economies with fragile institutions. In this context, recent studies on Indian pharmaceutical markets provide evidence suggesting that the sector is a hub for substandard quality of medicines.