We investigate the historical effects of non-reciprocal preferential trade agreements
(NRPTAs) on food exports and food availability per capita in 112 countries in the Global …

Recent scholarly and policy discussions have focused on whether information and
communication technology (ICT) and transport infrastructure enhance human development …

Many African countries are endowed with huge natural resources but still lag behind as far
as human development is concerned. This study examines the link between globalization …

Using a uniquely rich set of data sources spanning more than 3,000 Brazilian municipalities
over a horizon of 25 years, we investigate the effects of changes in local economic …

This study aims to (i) examine the role of economic freedom in ICT diffusion in Africa and (ii)
examine how economic freedom complements ICT development to influence health …

To ensure a high level of health protection, governments must ensure that health and trade
policy objectives are aligned. We conducted a systematic review of the health impacts of …

Past research has examined the effects of import competition on workers' health outcomes,
but few studies have investigated the impact of export expansion. We take advantage of the …

What accounts for subnational variation in the provision of social services and welfare
outcomes? Taking inspiration from the literature explaining national-level variation, we look …

The linkages between international trade and economic performance has received
significant attention from policymakers and researchers. There is consensus in the literature …

Currently, the international economy is experiencing profound and intricate transformations,
while economic globalization is encountering unprecedented challenges and witnessing a …