Nico Heerink Books

The book presents a model linking income distribution, population growth, and economic development, analyzed through data from 54 countries. Findings reveal that reducing income inequality correlates with lower fertility and mortality rates, improved basic needs satisfaction, and decreased labor force participation among certain demographics in Asia and Africa. It suggests that integrating family planning and health policies with strategies to ensure the poor benefit from economic growth can yield better outcomes. Additionally, it highlights that reducing income inequality promotes human capital formation without hindering physical capital development.

This book provides an overview of quantitative approaches to analyse the effects of economic policy reforms on sustainable land use in less developed countries (LDCs). Its purpose is to assess recent advances in modelling approaches, to identify key issues in quantifying the relationships, and to formulate recommendations on future research directions that may add to further improve our understanding of the potential effects of economic policy instruments on soil quality changes in LDCs. Special attention is paid to modelling the responses of farm households to policy incentives.