Table 1.
Descriptive statistics and definitions.
| Variable | Mean | Std. dev. | Definitions | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE | 72.4 | 44.7 | Life expectancy at birth, total (years) | World bank |
| DR | 6.57 | 1.95 | Death rate, crude (per 1,000 people) | World bank |
| ATMs | 53.0 | 39.4 | ATMs per 100,000 adults | IMF |
| Debit | 30.7 | 24.0 | Debit card (% age 15+) | IMF |
| Internet | 36.7 | 27.4 | Individuals using the Internet (% of the population) | World bank |
| HE | 4.33 | 1.38 | Current health expenditure (% of GDP) | World bank |
| GDP | 5.38 | 2.85 | GDP growth (annual %) | World bank |
| FDI | 4.46 | 3.99 | Foreign direct investment, net inflows (% of GDP) | World bank |