Effects of Mortality and Fertility on Economic Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa, 1970- 2005

Last updated September 2009

Abstract:
The study examines the relationship between mortality, fertility, and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa. While many regions of the world are already experiencing a decline in mortality and fertility rates and an increase in economic growth and development, the mortality rate is still high in sub-Saharan Africa, the fertility rate is resisting decline, and economic growth is low.

This study will provide empirical insights into the demographic variables and economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa. Dynamic panel data analysis will be used to estimate the variables.

Contact Information:
Akintunde Temitope, temitopeoladejo@yahoo.com, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

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