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The impact of population growth on Human Development Index: a comparative analysis of Middle Eastern countries

  • Philip W. Zgheib
  • , Zafar U. Ahmed*
  • , Sri Beldona
  • , Veronique Gebara
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper tests the growth of population on the determinants of Human Development Index (HDI). The HDI is a composite index constructed from measures of life expectancy, education and per capita income. This paper reviews the literature on population growth and using those arguments tries to find any link between population growth and HDI for Middle Eastern countries. Implications for policy makers are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)258-269
Number of pages12
JournalWorld Review of Science, Technology and Sustainable Development
Volume3
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Keywords

  • HDI
  • Middle East
  • education
  • health
  • income
  • population growth

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General

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