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In this paper we propose an econometric approach that steers clear of parameter heterogeneity, omitted variable bias and endogeneity problems, from which suffers the econometric analysis of economic growth. We propose to investigate the relation between income inequality and economic growth in a cointegrated VAR-setting and present an application to Belgium, the US and Finland.

Intro -- Preface -- Reference -- Contents -- Part I: Patterns, Drivers and Implications of Migration in the Global South -- Chapter 1: South-South Migration within the East and Horn of Africa Region -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Mixed Migration Trends: East and Horn of Africa -- 1.2.1 Regular Migration -- 1.2.2 Forced Migration -- 1.2.2.1 Refugees -- 1.2.2.2 Internal Displacement -- 1.2.3 Irregular Migration -- 1.2.3.1 Trafficking in Persons -- 1.2.3.2 Smuggling -- 1.3 Intra-regional Migration and Routes -- 1.4 Migration Policy -- 1.4.1 Regional Frameworks and Coordination -- 1.4.1.1 Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) -- 1.4.1.2 East African Community (EAC) -- 1.4.1.3 Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) -- 1.4.2 Key International Stakeholders -- 1.5 Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 2: Contemporary Labor Migration in West and Central Africa: The Main Patterns, Drivers and Routes -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Regional Context -- 2.3 Main Labor Migration Drivers in West and Central Africa -- 2.3.1 Mixed Migration in the Region -- 2.3.2 Economic Factors as Drivers of Regional Migration -- 2.3.3 Drivers of Regional Labor Migration of Women and Children -- 2.4 Main Labor Migration Routes in West and Central Africa -- 2.4.1 Historically Rooted Migration Patterns -- 2.4.2 West and Central Africa: A Region of Origin, Destination and Transit Countries -- 2.4.3 Patterns of Regional Labor Migration of Women and Children -- 2.5 Conclusion: Drivers and Routes for Labor Migration-What Are the Main Patterns in West and Central Africa? -- References -- Chapter 3: Human Migration in the Face of Environmental Change: A Global Empirical Approach -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Channels of Transmission -- 3.3 Empirical Evidence on Environmental Migration -- 3.3.1 Internal Migration -- 3.3.2 International Migration.

We show the relevance of government expenditure inefficiency using the Barro (1990) model. We estimate government inefficiency for 52 developing countries using a data envelopment analysis. The estimated inefficiencies are subsequently used in a general to specific approach in order to identify their determinants. We find the government expenditure inefficiency is primarily determined by governance and political variables, and structural country variables. Economic policy determinants apparently count less. Government inefficiency of the Sub Saharan countries in the sample is substantially higher.