PUBLICATIONS
The AGDI has published substantially in fulfillment of its mission statement of contributing to knowledge towards African development:
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Publication List
2019 |
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| 1. | Asongu, Oasis Kodila-Tedika Simplice A Journal of Interdisciplinary Economics, 2019. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Africa, Intelligence, Slavery, Trade @article{Asongu_251, author = {Oasis Kodila-Tedika Simplice A. Asongu}, url = {https://journals.sagepub.com/eprint/zCjn56nxMztK73MZJPX8/full}, doi = {10.1177/0260107919829963}, year = {2019}, date = {2019-03-28}, journal = {Journal of Interdisciplinary Economics}, abstract = {This article examines the role of cognitive ability or intelligence on slave exports from Africa. We test a hypothesis that countries which were endowed with higher levels of cognitive ability were more likely to experience lower levels of slave exports from Africa probably due to comparatively better capacities to organize, co-operate, oversee and confront slave traders. The investigated hypothesis is valid from alternative specifications involving varying conditioning information sets. The findings are also robust to the control of outliers.}, keywords = {Africa, Intelligence, Slavery, Trade}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This article examines the role of cognitive ability or intelligence on slave exports from Africa. We test a hypothesis that countries which were endowed with higher levels of cognitive ability were more likely to experience lower levels of slave exports from Africa probably due to comparatively better capacities to organize, co-operate, oversee and confront slave traders. The investigated hypothesis is valid from alternative specifications involving varying conditioning information sets. The findings are also robust to the control of outliers. |
2018 |
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| 2. | Kodila-Tedika, Simplice Asongu & Oasis International Economic Journal, 2018. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Human Capital, Intelligence, Slavery @article{Asongu_338, author = {Simplice Asongu & Oasis Kodila-Tedika}, url = {https://www.tandfonline.com/eprint/SyZjHFDwtVY5cIAPBDmZ/full}, doi = {10.1080/10168737.2018.1480643}, year = {2018}, date = {2018-06-02}, journal = {International Economic Journal}, abstract = {One of the most disturbing contemporary episodes in human history that has been decried globally is the recent Libyan experience of slave trade, where migrants captured end-up being sold as slaves. We contribute to the understanding of this phenomenon by investigating the role of cognitive human capital on slave trade. To this end, we use the historic intelligence and slave trade variables, respectively, as the independent and outcome variables of interest. Our findings show a negative relationship between slave trade and cognitive human capital. Hence, the slave trade is more apparent when cognitive human capital is low. The Ordinary Least Squares findings are robust to the control for outliers, uncertainty about the model and Tobit regressions. We substantiate why from the perspective of massive sensitization and education, the non-contemporary relationship between cognitive ability and slave trade established in this study has contemporary practical policy relevance in efforts to stem the tide of clandestine travel to Europe through countries in which clandestine migrants are captured and sold as slaves.}, keywords = {Human Capital, Intelligence, Slavery}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } One of the most disturbing contemporary episodes in human history that has been decried globally is the recent Libyan experience of slave trade, where migrants captured end-up being sold as slaves. We contribute to the understanding of this phenomenon by investigating the role of cognitive human capital on slave trade. To this end, we use the historic intelligence and slave trade variables, respectively, as the independent and outcome variables of interest. Our findings show a negative relationship between slave trade and cognitive human capital. Hence, the slave trade is more apparent when cognitive human capital is low. The Ordinary Least Squares findings are robust to the control for outliers, uncertainty about the model and Tobit regressions. We substantiate why from the perspective of massive sensitization and education, the non-contemporary relationship between cognitive ability and slave trade established in this study has contemporary practical policy relevance in efforts to stem the tide of clandestine travel to Europe through countries in which clandestine migrants are captured and sold as slaves. |
2016 |
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| 3. | Kodila-Tedika, Simplice Asongu Oasis A Journal of Bioeconomics, 18 (1), pp. 33-51, 2016. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Genetic distance, Human Capital, Intelligence @article{Asongu_575, author = {Simplice Asongu A Oasis Kodila-Tedika}, url = {http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10818-015-9210-7}, doi = {10.1007/s10818-015-9210-7}, year = {2016}, date = {2016-04-05}, journal = {Journal of Bioeconomics}, volume = {18}, number = {1}, pages = {33-51}, abstract = {This paper explores the correlates of the intelligence quotient and cognitive ability by focusing on genetic distance to frontier nations. The results based on cross-sectional data from 167 countries suggest that genetic distance to global frontiers has a negative relationship with the employed human capital variables. Countries that are genetically far from leading nations tend to have lower levels of human capital with the negative correlation to the USA frontier averagely higher relative to the UK frontier. The sign is consistent and survives the control of macroeconomic, geographic, institutional and other covariates. Policy implications are discussed.}, keywords = {Genetic distance, Human Capital, Intelligence}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {article} } This paper explores the correlates of the intelligence quotient and cognitive ability by focusing on genetic distance to frontier nations. The results based on cross-sectional data from 167 countries suggest that genetic distance to global frontiers has a negative relationship with the employed human capital variables. Countries that are genetically far from leading nations tend to have lower levels of human capital with the negative correlation to the USA frontier averagely higher relative to the UK frontier. The sign is consistent and survives the control of macroeconomic, geographic, institutional and other covariates. Policy implications are discussed. |
2015 |
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| 4. | Kodila-Tedika, Simplice ASONGU Oasis A Genetic Distance and Cognitive Human Capital: A Cross-National Investigation 2015. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Genetic distance, Human Capital, Intelligence @workingpaper{Kodila-Tedika2015bg, title = {Genetic Distance and Cognitive Human Capital: A Cross-National Investigation}, author = {Simplice ASONGU A Oasis Kodila-Tedika}, editor = {African 2015 Governance and Development Institute WP/15/012}, url = {http://www.afridev.org/RePEc/agd/agd-wpaper/Genetic-Distance-and-Cognitive-Human-Capital.A-Cross-National-Investigation.pdf}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-04-01}, abstract = {This paper explores the determinants of intelligence by focusing on the role played by barriers to the diffusion of competence and human capital. The results based on cross-sectional data from 167 countries consisting of 1996-2009 averages suggest that, genetic distance to global frontiers has a negative relationship with human capital. Countries that are genetically far from leading nations tend to have lower levels of human capital with the negative correlation from the USA frontier higher relative to the UK frontier. The sign is consistent with the relationship of genetic diversity and robust to the control of macroeconomic, geographical, institutional and influential variables. Policy implications are discussed.}, keywords = {Genetic distance, Human Capital, Intelligence}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {workingpaper} } This paper explores the determinants of intelligence by focusing on the role played by barriers to the diffusion of competence and human capital. The results based on cross-sectional data from 167 countries consisting of 1996-2009 averages suggest that, genetic distance to global frontiers has a negative relationship with human capital. Countries that are genetically far from leading nations tend to have lower levels of human capital with the negative correlation from the USA frontier higher relative to the UK frontier. The sign is consistent with the relationship of genetic diversity and robust to the control of macroeconomic, geographical, institutional and influential variables. Policy implications are discussed. |
| 5. | Kodila-Tedika, Simplice Asongu Oasis A The Effect of Intelligence on Financial Development: A Cross-Country Comparison 2015. Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Financial Development, Human Capital, Intelligence, Skill @workingpaper{Kodila-Tedika2015h, title = {The Effect of Intelligence on Financial Development: A Cross-Country Comparison}, author = {Simplice Asongu A Oasis Kodila-Tedika}, editor = {African Governance and Development Institute WP/15/002}, url = {http://www.afridev.org/RePEc/agd/agd-wpaper/The-Effect-of-Intelligence-on-Financial-Development.-A-Cross-Country-Comparison.pdf}, year = {2015}, date = {2015-02-01}, abstract = {We assess the correlations between intelligence and financial development in 123 countries using data averages from 2000-2010. Human capital is measured in terms of IQ, cognitive ability & cognitive skills, while financial development is appreciated both from financial intermediary and stock market development perspectives. Short-term financial measures are private and domestic credits whereas long-term financial indicators include: stock market capitalization, stock market value traded and turnover ratio. The following findings are established. (1) With respect to private credit, the positive correlations of IQ and cognitive ability are broadly similar while that of cognitive skills is substantially higher in terms of magnitude. (2) The correlation between intelligence and other financial variables are broadly similar. (3) The underlying findings are broadly confirmed in terms of sign of correlation, though the magnitude of correlation is higher (lower) with the addition of social capital or ethnic fractionalization (institutions or income). (4) When continents are excluded to control for extreme effects, baseline results are confirmed and the following on order of continental importance in financial development is established in increasing magnitude: Africa, Americas, Oceania, Europe & Asia.}, keywords = {Financial Development, Human Capital, Intelligence, Skill}, pubstate = {published}, tppubtype = {workingpaper} } We assess the correlations between intelligence and financial development in 123 countries using data averages from 2000-2010. Human capital is measured in terms of IQ, cognitive ability & cognitive skills, while financial development is appreciated both from financial intermediary and stock market development perspectives. Short-term financial measures are private and domestic credits whereas long-term financial indicators include: stock market capitalization, stock market value traded and turnover ratio. The following findings are established. (1) With respect to private credit, the positive correlations of IQ and cognitive ability are broadly similar while that of cognitive skills is substantially higher in terms of magnitude. (2) The correlation between intelligence and other financial variables are broadly similar. (3) The underlying findings are broadly confirmed in terms of sign of correlation, though the magnitude of correlation is higher (lower) with the addition of social capital or ethnic fractionalization (institutions or income). (4) When continents are excluded to control for extreme effects, baseline results are confirmed and the following on order of continental importance in financial development is established in increasing magnitude: Africa, Americas, Oceania, Europe & Asia. |