ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2022
How Does Government Efficiency Affect Health Outcomes? The Empirical Evidence from 156 Countries.
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- Socioeconomic, institutional, environmental, and demographic determinants of population health in 90 developing countries: panel data evidence.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
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- The health production function in South Asia: panel evidence on education, health expenditure, governance, and longevity.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Investigating the relationship between corruption and health system outcomes in Central and Eastern Europe.European journal of public health · 2025Article
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Abstract
This paper uses the unbalanced panel data of 156 countries during the period of 2002 to 2018 to explore the possible impact of government efficiency on health outcomes. Firstly, we used the fixed-effect model to examine the relationship between government efficiency and health outcomes and found that the increase in government efficiency can significantly improve health outcomes. Then, a series of robustness checks were carried out, which confirmed the reliability of the above result. Thirdly, this paper conducted a heterogeneity analysis from the perspective of life cycle. Fourthly, this paper investigated the mechanisms of the impact of government efficiency on health outcomes from the perspectives of economic growth, health innovation, education and corruption control. Finally, this paper studied the moderating effects of the ruling party's ideology and democracy on the relationship between government efficiency and health outcomes. The findings of this study provide some references for governments to improve health outcomes.
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