Economic Growth and Health Indicator in Thailand

durongkaveroj, wannaphong (2014): Economic Growth and Health Indicator in Thailand.

Abstract

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.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• English Title: Does an improvement in health encourage economic growth?:Case of Thailand
• Language: English
• Keywords: health indicator, economic growth, cochrane orcutt model
• Subjects: I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I1 - Health > I15 - Health and Economic Development; I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I1 - Health > I18 - Government Policy ; Regulation ; Public Health; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O1 - Economic Development

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