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Is austerity a cause of slower improvements in mortality in high-income countries? A panel analysis

  • Health economics
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Published on: 12th June 2024

Reference type: Research and evidence

Summary:

This study investigates the impact of austerity measures on mortality trends in 37 high-income countries from 2000 to 2019, considering various economic indicators. The research aims to discern the association between austerity policies implemented after the 2007–08 financial crisis and the slowed rate of mortality improvement observed in many high-income countries since 2010.

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