Browsing Masters of Social Sciences in Economics by Author "Department of Economics and Social Sciences, Brac University"
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Openness in trade and total factor productivity growth in East Asia
Sultana, Zakia (Brac University, 2010-09-22)This paper attempts to analyze the factors that influence the total factor productivity (TFP) growth rate for six East Asian countries over 1980-2007. Data envelop analysis (DEA) approach is used to estimate the changes ... -
Quantifying the direct economic damage caused by the impact of climate change in Asia Pacific Region
Safi, Safwan Mahmood (Brac University, 2022-01)Global warming or climate change has amplified the number of natural disasters around the world. Natural disasters include floods, various forms of storms, cyclones, heat waves, drought, wildfires etc. Two important ... -
Relationship between FDI and economic growth: a comparative panel study between Asian and African LDCs
Abedin, Taasin (Brac University, 2023-02)This paper investigates the relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and economic growth in selected least developed countries of Asia (Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, and Nepal) and Africa (Comoros, Mali, Senegal, ... -
Salinity mitigation through voluntary donations in a developing country: the case of Bangladesh
Tahzeeda, Jasia (Brac University, 2020-03)This research paper concentrates on the role of voluntary donations in Bangladesh for salinity mitigation. Therefore, questionnaire survey was conducted on 1000 respondents, where their willingness to donate labor and money ... -
Socioeconomic inequalities affecting adult obesity in rural Bangladesh: evidence from the Bangladesh Integrated Household Survey
Ferdaush, Jannatul (Brac University, 2019)The rising prevalence of obesity represents an important public health issue. The burden of obesity is increasing in the world as well as in Bangladesh. This research aims to know whether socioeconomic inequality exists ... -
A thesis on utilizing machine learning models to predict material hardship
Das, Tirtha (Brac University, 2023-12)This thesis addresses the concern of material hardship, defined by a paucity in resources necessary to fulfil fundamental needs, especially affecting children and families. Drawing insights from studies on the determinants ...