Correlation Between GDP and Life Expectancy: Evidence from Various Research Papers and Journals
Keywords:
GDP (Gross Domestic Product), Life expectancy, Mortality, EconomyAbstract
We examine how a country's economy and mortality are related, as well as the effects of economic conditions on mortality and health, taking into account a variety of factors like air pollution, a country's health care system, facilities available to the public, and the actions of the public that correspond to changes in the economy. Our research includes information from over ten research papers and journals. We find that when there are few economic swings, the short-term negative effects of expansion are more pronounced. The benefits of having more money, however, ultimately outweigh these negative effects when there are major economic fluctuations.
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