1. Effects of SAPs with Healthcare Initiatives on Poverty
Research Methods
IPOL 8502A/B FA09

2. Outline of Presentation
Problem
Definition of Terms
Literature Review
Hypotheses
Unit of Analysis
Variables
Hypothesis Matrix
***Questions***

3. If the misery of the poor be caused not by the laws of nature, but by our institutions, great is our sin.
~Charles Darwin

4. What are the effects of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) on poverty in developing countries?
What are the effects of SAPs with healthcare initiatives on poverty in developing countries?
Problem

5. Definition of Terms
Poverty
Not having the means to afford basic needs.
Living below the poverty line.
SAPs
Trade liberalization
Privatization
Monetary austerity

6. Literature Review
SAPs effect on economy
Generally effective
SAPs effect on poverty
Ineffective
Inconclusive
Research gaps
Lacking empirical data
Long term effects

7. Hypotheses
SAPs will have a negative effect on poverty levels.
SAPs will have a positive effect on poverty levels.
SAPs with healthcare initiatives will have a positive effect on poverty.
You can't get rid of poverty by giving people money.
~P.J. O'Rourke,
A Parliament of Whores

8. Unit of analysis
Developing Countries by Year starting from initiation of SAPs to current.
Historical Census Data
IMF
World Development Indicators

9. Independent Variables: SAPs
IMF Statistics
IMF Purchases and Disbursements
Charges and Interest Paid
IMF Repayment
World Development Indicators
Healthcare % of GDP
Investment in Energy, with Private Participation
Investment in Water and Sanitation, with Private Participation

10. Hypothesis Matrix: SAPs and Healthcare

11. Dependent Variables: Poverty
World Development Index
Percentage of People living on less than $1/day
Under 5 Mortality Rate (per 1000 live births)
Infant Mortality rate (per 1000 live births)
Life Expectancy at Birth

12. Hypothesis Matrix: Poverty (Index)

13. Questions?