Macroeconomic effects of foreign aid and remittances: Implications for aid effectiveness studies
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Foreign aid; Remittances; Volatility; Growth;All these keywords.
JEL classification:
- F24 - International Economics - - International Factor Movements and International Business - - - Remittances
- F35 - International Economics - - International Finance - - - Foreign Aid
- F44 - International Economics - - Macroeconomic Aspects of International Trade and Finance - - - International Business Cycles
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