International Journal of Development Issues: Volume 9 Issue 1

The linkage between corruption and shadow economy size: does geography matter?

Heli Virta

The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of corruption on the size of the shadow economy in countries that differ with respect to income level or geographical location…

Economic volatility and remittances

Roland Craigwell, Mahalia Jackman, Winston Moore

Remittances are the fastest growing source of foreign exchange earnings for developing countries. The purpose of this paper is to assess the impact of remittances on economic…

Legal institution building and economic development in China

Weigang Li, Jixiang Chen, Dongying Wu

The purpose of this paper is to explore the role of legal institution building during the process of China's economic miracle of past three decades.

The economic impact of inbound and outbound labor migration: the case of Jordan (1970‐2006)

Ihab Khaled Magableh, Abdel Baset Athamneh, Maher Almahrouq

The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of inbound and outbound labor migration on the Jordanian economy.

Population and food crop production in male‐ and female‐headed households in Ghana

Samuel Nii Ardey Codjoe

The purpose of this paper is to examine the population‐food crop production nexus, and within it assesses the differences between male‐ and female‐headed households.

Measuring the impact of research

Rebecca Marsh