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Economic Growth and Health Indicator in Thailand

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This study aimed at estimating the relationship between economic growth measured by per capita Gross National Income (GNI) and health indicators including life expectancy and mortality rate under 5 in Thailand between 1980 - 2011 using Cochrane - Orcutt Model.The results from revealed that only mortality rate under 5 has a strong relationship with an economic growth. Thus, the reform in medical and sanitation system in Thailand will be able to stimulate the economic prosperity and lead to development further.

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  • durongkaveroj, wannaphong, 2014. "Economic Growth and Health Indicator in Thailand," MPRA Paper 53494, University Library of Munich, Germany, revised 08 Feb 2014.
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    health indicator; economic growth; cochrane orcutt model;
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    JEL classification:

    • I15 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Health and Economic Development
    • I18 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Health - - - Government Policy; Regulation; Public Health
    • O1 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development

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