A Cross-Country Analysis of Achievements and Inequities in Economic Growth and Standards of Living

Abstract

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Equity in Health and Health Care in the Philippines

“…The achievement index considers a further increase in the standard of living of a country that is already at a higher level as an achievement greater than that of another country with an equal increase in standard of living but from a lower base. Source: Son (2009). Health status is poorer among children and women at the lower income group. In 2003, children in the poorest 20% of households have a nearly 35% higher risk of suffering from diarrhea compared to children in the wealthiest 20% of households (Figure 4).…”

Tourism in Thailand

“…Nearly all statistical evidence shows continuous and very significant global improvements in measurable factors of average quality of life over recent decades during a period where international trade has increased substantially. There have been global averages in increases in life expectancy, poverty reduction, and literacy as well as significant decreases in infant mortality and percentage of women dying in childbirth (e.g., Lal, 2013;Ravallion, 2016;Son, 2010). Nevertheless, a large number of people have quite a negative viewpoint of the condition of the world and current trends.…”

Gender, Status and Empowerment

“…Despite the contradictory measures, research has shown that Sri Lankan women have a better status than women from many other developing countries in terms of education, health and in selected formal areas of the economy (Jayawardena, 1998;Jayaweera, 2002aJayaweera, , 2002bSamarasinghe, 2002;Somasekaram, 1997). In fact, Son (2009) recently made special mention of Sri Lanka as one of the high achievers in Standard of Living compared to other countries in South Asia. Life expectancy at birth and primary enrolment was even superior to Asia as a whole.…”

“…Life expectancy at birth and primary enrolment was even superior to Asia as a whole. Son (2009) goes on to praise Sri Lanka's achievement of basic needs such as widespread schooling relative to its income level. However, Son (2009) does concede that social and psychological characteristics such as justice, freedom of choice, security and satisfaction is not included in the measurement of Standard of Living.…”