Why don’t poor countries do R&D? Varying rates of factor returns across the development process
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DOI: 10.1016/j.euroecorev.2017.01.008
Abstract: Using a global panel on research and development (R&D) expenditures, this paper documents that on average poor countries do far less R&D than rich as a share of GDP. This is arguably counter intuitive since… read more here.
Keywords: rates factor; countries varying; poor countries; distance frontier ... See more keywords
Delayed primary palatal closure in resource-poor countries: Speech results in Ugandan older children and young adults with cleft (lip and) palate.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcomdis.2017.06.010
Abstract: AIMS Unrepaired clefts still regularly occur in resource-poor countries as a result of limited health-care access. The purpose of the present study was to report resonance, airflow and articulation characteristics following delayed (≥8years) primary palatal… read more here.
Keywords: resource poor; closure; palatal closure; palate ... See more keywords