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30 Pages : 312-326

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).30      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-II).30      Published : Jun 2020

Growth and Residential Distribution with Solow, Alonso, and Dixit-Stiglitz Integrated

    The purpose of this study is to deal with dynamic interdependence between economic growth, economic structure, and residential distribution. It develops a spatial dynamic economic model on basis of microeconomic foundation. It integrates the economic mechanisms of the Solow one-sector growth model, the Alonso spatial residential model, and the Dixit-Stiglitz equilibrium model with imperfect market. We apply neoclassical economic growth of perfect competition to describe the growth determinant, the neoclassical urban residential model to determine residential location, and the basic model of new growth theory with imperfect market to take account of perfect and imperfect competition in spatial equilibrium structure. The basic economic mechanisms of the three approaches are integrated by using Zhang new approach to formally model household behavior. We determine the motion by simulation. Then we conduct comparative dynamic analysis to analyze how exogenous changes in different parameters affect residential distribution, economic growth, and economic structure. The study shows how changes in preferences and technologies affect economic growth, economic structure, land rent, and residential distribution.

    Urban Dynamics, Alonso Urban Model, Solow Growth Model, Dixit-Stiglitz Model; Imperfect Competition, Capital Accumulation, Residential Distribution, Land Rent
    (1) Wei- Bin Zhang
    Professor, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan

03 Pages : 21-35

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).03      10.31703/gssr.2020(V-I).03      Published : Mar 2020

Exploring the Spatial Interdependence in Efficiency of Private Hospitals in Pakistan

    A major health policy concern is the presence of inefficiencies in health care provision. This study estimates the technical efficiency for ambulatory services and inpatients care in private sector hospitals in Pakistan. Efficiency scores for the sample hospitals, estimated using Stochastic Frontier Analysis, are aggregated at the regional (district) level to identify the existence of spatial interdependence. The results from the spatial analysis suggest that efficiency has a positive spillover for outpatient care in small hospitals. Big hospitals, however, show inconsistent results. We concluded that small hospitals compete in outpatients with the motive of profit maximization.

    Private Hospitals, Efficiency, SFA, Spatial Dependence, Competition, Pakistan
    (1) Saima Bashir
    PhD Scholar,Department of Economics, Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad, Pakistan.

06 Pages : 53-62

http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-II).06      10.31703/gssr.2024(IX-II).06      Published : Jun 2024

Hormonal Influences on Mood: Examining Testosterone and Cortisol in University Male Basketball Teams

    This study investigated testosterone and cortisol levels on mood states among university male basketball players who had been preparing themselves for the intervarsity competition 2023-2024. The researcher selected 24 players from the University of the Punjab, Lahore, and Government College University Lahore n=12 each, aged between 19 to 25 years. Psychological states were evaluated using the Profile of Mood States(POMS) after matches, while aerobic fitness was assessed using the Cooper Test, which correlates with testosterone levels and POMS parameters. The results revealed that the winners had a considerably higher level of testosterone, while cortisol levels were diminished. Winners further showed improved POMS scores that indicated better mood states and high VO2 max levels, an indication of better aerobic fitness. Results indicated that high testosterone levels are the cause of high vigor and enhanced psychological resilience and that low cortisol levels reflect a decrease in stress and anxiety after the competition.

    Testosterone, Cortisol, Competition, Basketball players
    (1) Rida Qasim
    M.Phil Scholar, Department of Sport Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (2) Yasmeen Tabassum
    Assistant Professor, Department of Sport Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
    (3) Badar Mohy ud Din
    PhD Scholar, Department of Sport Sciences & Physical Education, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.