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The influence of remittances on education and health outcomes: a cross country study

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  • Maria Cristina Zhunio
  • Sharmila Vishwasrao
  • Eric P. Chiang

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We study the effect of international remittances on aggregate educational and health outcomes using a sample of 69 low- and middle-income countries. We find that remittances play an important role in improving primary and secondary school attainment, increasing life expectancy and reducing infant mortality. Our results suggest that as migration laws continue to support greater emigration and remittances, policies should be enacted to facilitate the flow of remittances as they represent a significant source for economic development.

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  • Maria Cristina Zhunio & Sharmila Vishwasrao & Eric P. Chiang, 2012. "The influence of remittances on education and health outcomes: a cross country study," Applied Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 44(35), pages 4605-4616, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:applec:44:y:2012:i:35:p:4605-4616
    DOI: 10.1080/00036846.2011.593499
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