This document outlines a study on the effects of Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) and healthcare initiatives on poverty in developing countries. It presents three hypotheses: 1) SAPs will have a negative effect on poverty levels, 2) SAPs will have a positive effect on poverty levels, and 3) SAPs with healthcare initiatives will have a positive effect on poverty. The unit of analysis is developing countries from the initiation of SAPs to present. Independent variables are measures of SAPs and healthcare spending, and dependent variables are measures of poverty levels.

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?