Exports, HIV incidence and the Baltic Dry Index: Further evidence from sub-Saharan Africa

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Journal: Economics Letters

Year: 2015

Volume: 126

Issue: C

Pages: 35-39

Authors (2)

Lin, Faqin (China Agricultural University) Sim, Nicholas C.S. (Singapore University of Social...)

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Abstract

We estimate the effect of exports on HIV incidence for sub-Saharan African countries, using an instrument related to the Baltic Dry Index. We find that a doubling of exports per capita could increase HIV incidence by about 55% on average.

Exports, HIV incidence and the Baltic Dry Index: Further evidence from sub-Saharan Africa

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