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The Impact of Health Expenditure on Economic Growth in Algeria

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  • Merizek Admane
  • Samiha Slimani

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The present study aims to investigate the impact of health expenditure on economic growth in Algeria for the period 1960-2016. Using data from the World Bank database, the Autoregressive Vector model and Granger causality, findings show that health expenditure positively affects economic growth in the short term; which means that the study’s hypothesis is proved. The results therefore reveal the increasing importance of investment in the health sector in order to improve economic growth indicator in Algeria.

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  • Merizek Admane & Samiha Slimani, 2021. "The Impact of Health Expenditure on Economic Growth in Algeria," International Journal of Economics and Finance, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 13(2), pages 1-25, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ijefaa:v:13:y:2021:i:2:p:25
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