healthcare poor Flashcards
How many people in Kenya have an HIV infection?
1.6 million people in Kenya have an HIV infection.
Two important reasons for poor health in developing countries are poor and poor education.
Two important reasons for poor health in developing countries are poor healthcare and poor sex education.
How does working when ill affect a workers’ productivity?
Working when ill will decrease a workers’ productivity.
Which of the following shows an impact of low productivity on the Kenyan economy?
The long run aggregate supply curve will keep to the left, limiting growth in real gross domestic product
What is the likely impact of a reduction in output for tea farms?
BRevenue will decrease
A decrease in profits will reduce revenue from tax. This means that the government will have less money available to spend on
A decrease in profits will reduce revenue from corporation tax. This means that the government will have less money available to spend on development .
Which of the following show likely consequences of a reduction in workers’ productivity?
BThe long run aggregate supply curve will shift to the left and corporation tax revenue will decrease
Which of the following shows a likely consequence of children staying out of school?
BLow human capital
How much aid did Kenya receive from America in 2016?
In 2016, Kenya received over $650 million in aid from America.
If more children are healthier then they will stay in school. This will increase human capital which will shift the long run aggregate supply curve to the right
If more children are healthier then they will stay in school. This will increase human capital which will shift the long run aggregate supply curve to the right and increase real GDP or Gross Domestic Product . Moreover, an increase in human capital will increase productivity which will increase incomes for workers and so the government will receive more revenue from income tax. This means they have more money to spend on economic development .
Which of the following might cause aid to have a negative effect on the recipient economy?
Sometimes aid money does not go to where it is intended and instead ends up with corrupt government officials who spend it on themselves rather than on helping people in poverty. NB the “recipient” economy is just the country receiving the aid.
Which of the following shows a likely impact of an increase in workers’ productivity as a result of health improvements?
An improvement in health will increase productivity. This will shift the long-run aggregate supply curve to the right and increase real GDP. Moreover, an increase in productivity will increase output for firms, which will increase profit, and so the government will receive more revenue from corporation tax. This means they will have more money to spend on economic development.
Which of the following shows a likely impact of more children staying in school?
If more children are healthier then they will stay in school. This will increase human capital, which will shift the long run aggregate supply curve to the right and increase real GDP. Moreover, an increase in human capital will increase productivity, which will increase incomes for workers. The government will therefore receive more revenue from income tax, which means they will have more money to spend on economic development.
Aid may not lead to growth and development if the money ends up being spent by
Aid may not lead to growth and development if the money ends up being spent by corrupt government officials rather than being spent on areas that will have a positive impact such as health/education/infrastructure/development.
