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01 Mar 2022
Economic Divides: Disparities in Wages and Household Earnings in Bangladesh

Economic Divides: Disparities in Wages and Household Earnings in Bangladesh

Project Description:  This project examines wage disparities and household earnings inequality in Bangladesh using nationally representative household-level survey data. Drawing on the Household Income and Expenditure Surveys (HIES) 2010 and 2016, the study analyzes how human capital, demographic characteristics, and labor market factors influence wages and household income.The research evaluates income differentials by education, work experience, age, gender, sector of employment, and rural–urban location. Econometric techniques grounded in labor economics are applied to estimate wage determinants and to assess changes in income inequality over time. The study provides a comparative analysis across two survey years, identifying persistent structural disparities and...

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01 Aug 2022
Nexus Between Exports, Remittances, FDI, and Economic Growth in Bangladesh: A Structural Break ARDL Bounds Test Approach

Nexus Between Exports, Remittances, FDI, and Economic Growth in Bangladesh: A Structural Break ARDL Bounds Test Approach

Project Description:  This project investigates the long-run relationship between exports, remittances, foreign direct investment (FDI), and economic growth in Bangladesh using annual data from 1976 to 2019. The study applies the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model and accounts for structural changes in the economy using structural break analysis. It examines how exports, remittances, and FDI have influenced Bangladesh’s economic growth over time and assesses the impact of major policy reforms and external shocks on the growth process. The findings provide evidence that exports and remittances have been key drivers of economic growth, whereas FDI's contribution has been constrained by structural...

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01 Jan 2023
Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Urban River Pollution in Bangladesh: A Case of Buriganga

Socio-Economic and Environmental Impacts of Urban River Pollution in Bangladesh: A Case of Buriganga

Project Description:   This project examines the socio-economic and environmental impacts of pollution in the Buriganga River and how these impacts affect the lives of nearby communities. Using a mixed-methods approach, the study combines household surveys, expert interviews, and field observations to assess changes in living conditions, water quality, public health, and community responses to pollution. It explores how factors such as gender, age, occupation, and residential location influence pollution awareness, water use, and livelihood changes. The research also investigates the major sources of river pollution, including industrial waste, untreated sewage, and poor waste management, while evaluating the effects of recent...

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01 Jul 2023
Exploring Wage Determinants and the Gender Wage Gap in Bangladesh’s Daily Labor Market: Evidence from HIES 2016

Exploring Wage Determinants and the Gender Wage Gap in Bangladesh’s Daily Labor Market: Evidence from HIES 2016

Project Description:   This project investigates how wages are determined and why gender-based wage disparities persist in Bangladesh’s daily labor market. Using nationally representative data from the 2016 Household Income and Expenditure Survey (HIES), the study examines how factors such as education, age, work experience, household characteristics, and gender influence workers’ earnings. It applies advanced econometric methods, including Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) and Quantile Regression, to explore wage differences across different income levels rather than focusing only on average wages. The findings provide evidence of substantial gender wage inequality, particularly among lower-paid workers, and identify the key factors contributing to these...

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01 Nov 2023
Export, Exchange Rate, Inflation, FDI, and Economic Growth in Bangladesh: A Time Series Analysis

Export, Exchange Rate, Inflation, FDI, and Economic Growth in Bangladesh: A Time Series Analysis

Project Description: This project examines how key macroeconomic factors influence long-term economic growth in Bangladesh. Using annual data from 1986 to 2022, the study analyzes the effects of inflation, exchange rates, foreign direct investment (FDI), and exports on the country’s economic performance. The research applies the Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model to investigate both short-run and long-run relationships, providing a comprehensive understanding of the factors that shape economic growth over time.The study explores how exchange rate changes affect export competitiveness, assesses the roles of inflation and FDI in supporting sustainable growth, and evaluates exports' contribution to the economy. By identifying the...

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