What is it about?

This study examines the long-run and short-run impact of demographic factors, i.e. life expectancy, fertility rate and young dependency ratio in determining the economic growth of South Asian countries.

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Why is it important?

This study is beneficial for policymakers and growth analysts in generating effective and sustainable policies regarding population dynamics and economic development of the region.

Perspectives

Government has to design policies for better health and education facilities to yield high economic growth as well as better infrastructure and macroeconomic stability to facilitate capital accumulation in the region to foster economic growth.

Dr Kashif Munir
Al Qasimia University

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This page is a summary of: Role of demographic factors in economic growth of South Asian countries, International Journal of Operations & Production Management, July 2020, Emerald,
DOI: 10.1108/jes-08-2019-0373.
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