Browsing Department of Economics / Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik by Subject "Africa"
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The financial crisis and its effects on people's health in Sub-Saharan Africa
(2022-07-08)The financial crisis hit the world during the years of 2008 and 2009. This crisis led to severe financial consequences in mostly North America, Europe but also in Sub-Saharan Africa. Sub-Saharan Africa already had healthcare ... -
How much can an increased solar power production actually benefit rural, energy-poor areas of Africa?
(2018-07-03)There has been a surge in solar power in the last decade which has opened up possibilities for rural, energy poor areas to become electrified. Access to electricity is fundamental for economic growth and human prosperity ... -
Is the effect of access to electricity on employment greater for women with higher levels compared to lower levels of education
(2016-06-23)This paper aims to examine if the probability of being employed can be affected by having access to electricity and also a higher level of education. In line with previous research it focuses primarily on rural areas but ...