Disease and Development: The Role of Human Capital

Rodolfo Manuelli

No 2011-008, Working Papers from Human Capital and Economic Opportunity Working Group

Abstract: This paper presents a model of human capital accumulation that allows for feedback effects between the consequences and the likelihood of suffering from particular diseases and the decisions to invest in knowledge, both in the form of schooling and on-the-job training. I use a calibrated version of the model to estimate the long run impact of eradicating HIV/AIDS and malaria for a number of Sub- Saharan African countries. I find that the effect on output per worker can be substantial.

Date: 2011-06
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