A meta-analysis of the effects of remittances on household education expenditure

Askarov, Zohid; Doucouliagos, Hristos

doi:10.1016/j.worlddev.2019.104860

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“…Remittance inflow was reported at 2.27 billion in January 2021, which was 19% higher than January 2019 and 24% more than the last fiscal year. Pakistan can utilize these all-time high remittances to revive the economy and spending on public health to improve life quality (55).…”

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Global Financial Crisis, Smart Lockdown Strategies, and the COVID-19 Spillover Impacts: A Global Perspective Implications From Southeast Asia

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This present study primarily emphasizes to seek the COVID-19 adverse impacts posing health challenges and global economic crisis. The pandemic (COVID-19) continues to hit the global economies adversely. Pakistan is the 5th-most-populous nation, and recorded positive cases with the third-highest positivity ratio in South Asia, and 26th-highest deaths toll of 21,450 and 29th number of most COVID-19 positive cases with 933,750 worldwide, as of June 6, 2021. The first wave appeared at the end of May 2020, and mid of June reported its peak, which ended by mid-July 2020. Early November 2020 witnessed the second wave with low intensity reached the climax by mid-December. The COVID-19's third wave severely affected the country during mid-March 2021. It exhibited the highest positivity rate, around 20%. New positive patients and deaths toll commenced to skyrocket and reported peak by April 15, 2021. Then situation gradually improved with effective measures and restrictions. The pandemic coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected 220 territories, regions, and countries and resulted in more than 174.116 million infections, deaths, 3.75 million, and 157.157 million positive cases fully recovered from this infectious disease, as of June 7, 2021. The pandemic has caused a severe crisis of healthcare facilities and economic challenges worldwide. Pakistani economy reported GPD's negative growth (–0.05) for the first time over the last 60 years in 2020, which caused a massive financial crisis. The Government's relief package intervened to reduce public mental stress and improve the quality of their lives. IMF reported that Pakistan's GPD bounced back at 4% growth by June 2021. This article determines that economic instability and health burden happened in Pakistan for a longer time than financial disequilibrium that occurred globally. Pakistan encountered this crisis due to its feeble healthcare systems and fragile economy. This study explores adverse health issues and spillover consequences on the economic crisis in Pakistan with global implications. It recommends smart lockdown restrictions in most affected areas to reopen the economic cycle with strict preventive measures to minimize the COVD-19 adverse consequences.

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“…Ahmad et al (2019) and Khan et al (2020) developed a complex transmission mechanism that can be expanded with various factors that affect the environment and are affected by remittances. For instance, it is stated that individuals whose personal income increased due to their remittances can increase their educational attainments by using these gains in their educational activities (Arif et al, 2019; Askarov & Doucouliagos, 2020; Bansak et al, 2015; Gyimah‐Brempong & Asiedu, 2015). Therefore, an increase in educational level can lead to more environmental awareness, which may help reduce pollution‐inducing activities.…”

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The dynamic linkage between remittances, export diversification, education, renewable energy consumption, economic growth, and CO₂ emissions in top remittance‐receiving countries

Zafar

Saleem

Destek

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Sustainable Development

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In recent years, the literature on financial development, public finance, and other areas has substantially increased; however, remittances are among the most neglected sources with significantly larger resource inflow that may serve the purpose of reducing environmental degradation. The literature on export diversification and education is also limited, with conflicting findings. With this in mind, the current research examined the relationship among remittances, export diversification, education, and CO2 emissions controlling for renewable energy and economic growth in a panel of 22 top remittance‐receiving countries over the period 1986–2017. The study employed second‐generation unit root techniques in econometric methodology, Westerlund and Edgerton cointegration approach with structural breaks, Cup‐FM and CUP‐BC long‐run estimation techniques, and generalized quantile regression method. The findings indicate that remittances help in reducing environmental degradation as they have a negative effect on emissions. Likewise, export diversification reduces CO2 emissions, and renewable energy also contributes to decreasing CO2 emissions. In contrast, economic growth is conducive to environmental degradation. The study also finds a robust estimate of education as a stimulant of environmental degradation. Based on these novel findings, several policy suggestions are discussed.

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“…Several studies have examined migration and its impact on child education in developing countries (Askarov & Doucouliagos, 2020;Bucheli, Bohara, & Fontenla, 2018;Huay, Winterton, Bani, & Matemilola, 2019;Mara et al, 2012;Nasir et al, 2011;Zhunio, Vishwasrao, & Chiang, 2012). Some studies show a favorable impact on children's schooling, while others show a detrimental impact.…”

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“…Remittances can improve household wellbeing if they raise human capital investment. Education is crucial for enhancing individual and family well-being, eliminating poverty, and stimulating economic growth and development (Askarov & Doucouliagos, 2020). Remittances role have been extensively studied at both the macro and micro levels.…”

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Do Remittances Promote Education? Empirical Evidence from Developing Countries

Shafiq

Yang

Nawaz

2022

Pak. J. Humanit. Soc. Sci

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Considering that one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to promote education, in this regard, remittances have been suggested as a preferred motivator, especially in developing nations. In recent decades, migration from underdeveloped to developed countries has grown, which benefits the country economically and socially. Although, literature has witnessed the favorable impact of remittances on macroeconomic variables. However, little research examined these implications on education. The current study explores remittances' impact on education in developing countries. Data is taken from 90 developing countries over the period 1991-2020. Data is collected from two main sources: World Development Indicators and ICRG. For the analysis, remittances are an independent variable, whereas education is the dependent variable. Control variables include GDP per capita growth, education expenditures, urban population, and democracy. Results obtained from dynamic panel GMM indicate remittances' positive and significant impact on education. Similar results were found in the case of all control variables. The study suggests developing suitable incentives for migrants to remit, particularly the strategies persuading the costs and networks of remittances

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A meta-analysis of the effects of remittances on household education expenditure

Cited by 49 publications

References 16 publications

Global Financial Crisis, Smart Lockdown Strategies, and the COVID-19 Spillover Impacts: A Global Perspective Implications From Southeast Asia

Global Financial Crisis, Smart Lockdown Strategies, and the COVID-19 Spillover Impacts: A Global Perspective Implications From Southeast Asia

The dynamic linkage between remittances, export diversification, education, renewable energy consumption, economic growth, and CO₂ emissions in top remittance‐receiving countries

Do Remittances Promote Education? Empirical Evidence from Developing Countries

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Global Financial Crisis, Smart Lockdown Strategies, and the COVID-19 Spillover Impacts: A Global Perspective Implications From Southeast Asia

Global Financial Crisis, Smart Lockdown Strategies, and the COVID-19 Spillover Impacts: A Global Perspective Implications From Southeast Asia

The dynamic linkage between remittances, export diversification, education, renewable energy consumption, economic growth, and CO2 emissions in top remittance‐receiving countries

Do Remittances Promote Education? Empirical Evidence from Developing Countries

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