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The Nuances Of Capital Controls In Economic Development: Argentina And Chile, Reagan A. Shane
The Nuances Of Capital Controls In Economic Development: Argentina And Chile, Reagan A. Shane
Global Tides
In this paper, I analyze the ways that capital controls affect growth and economic development in developing countries and emerging market economies and use the historical evidence of Chile and Argentina to demonstrate how countries may experience the effects of capital controls in different proportions. I then review additional academic literature and historical evidence in Chile and Argentina to determine what factors seem to determine the success or failure of capital control strategies. I find two influential factors in the determination of whether implementation of capital controls helps or hurts economic growth and development. The first is whether capital controls …
Nets Or Vaccines: Malaria Vaccine Research, David Ernenwein
Nets Or Vaccines: Malaria Vaccine Research, David Ernenwein
Pepperdine Policy Review
The global battle against malaria has seen many victories in the developed world but the undeveloped world and particularly Africa continue to suffer from this disease. The development of the RTS,S vaccine and ongoing research into additional vaccines have been touted as the solution to the crisis. However, the news of the successful RTS,S trial should be viewed with caution. Concerns over the effectiveness of the existing vaccine and the cost of further development may not be justified, especially given the known effectiveness of current treatment methods. This research must be watched carefully lest the allure of the vaccine blind …