The enduring influence of institutions on universal health coverage: an empirical investigation of 62 former colonies

摘要: In this paper, we argue that particular institutional arrangements partly explain the large and persistent differences in health systems outcomes observed former colonies. Drawing on data from World Health Organization for 62 countries, covering period 2000–2014, explore whether economic (risk of expropriation) (complete cause death registries) institutions mortality rates access to healthcare. To identify relationship, use settler distance capital nearest major port – factors associated with cross-national variation universality systems. We find inclusive protect acknowledge rights citizens are better (e.g. lower infant maternal mortality) as well more skilled birth attendance greater immunization). Inclusive not only foster growth but improve well-being too.