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The Health Of Nations: The Contribution Of Improved Health To Living Standards, William D. Nordhaus

Cowles Foundation Discussion Papers

Nations generally measure their economic performance using the yardstick of national output and income. It is not widely recognized, however, that conventional measures of national income and output exclude the value of improvements in the health status of the population. The present study develops a methodology and presents preliminary estimates of how standard economic measures would change if they adequately reflected improvements in health status. The study first discusses the theory of the measurement of national income, examines some of the shortcomings of traditional concepts, and proposes a new concept called ‘health income’ that can be used to incorporate improvements …

Priming The Pump: Research As A Catalyst For Economic Growth, Jeffery T. Collins, Craig T. Schulman

Publications and Presentations

This analysis is designed to answer several important questions regarding the impact of research dollars invested in the state of Arkansas. We begin by discussing the state of the state in terms of income measures and measures of educational attainment levels. Throughout this analysis, the state of Arkansas is compared to the U.S., to a group of peer states , and, initially, to the state of Mississippi.

Next, we examine the linkage between income and education. We also examine higher education in the state in terms of spending, access and research dollars. From this general description we examine the present …

Don't Panic-Take Control, Barbara R. Rowe

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Keep A Roof Overhead, Barbara R. Rowe

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Meeting Insurance Needs, Barbara R. Rowe

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Control Stress, Barbara R. Rowe

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Take Stock Of Family Resources, Barbara R. Rowe

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Take Stock Of Community Resources, Barbara R. Rowe

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Setting New Priorities For Spending, Barbara R. Rowe

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Plan To Pay Creditors And Protect Family Welfare, Barbara R. Rowe

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Sharpen Your Survival Skills, Barbara R. Rowe

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