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1 Exploring the Impact of Billionaires' Average Age, Alcohol Consumption, and Educational Completion on GDP per Capita Name Institution Course Section Instructor Name Date

2 Exploring the Impact of Billionaires' Average Age, Alcohol Consumption, and Educational Completion on GDP per Capita Economic growth and prosperity are complicated processes impacted by several causes. In this study proposal, we want to explore the complex link between a nation's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita and three distinct independent variables: the average age of billionaires, alcohol use per adult, and educational completion rates (Feldstein, 2006). I aim to establish how these elements, which may not appear immediately related, might affect a nation's economic well-being. Dependent Variable: GDP per Capita GDP per capita is a widely recognized indicator of a country's economic health. It reflects the average income and living standards of the population. Independent Variable 1: Average Age of Billionaires The age of billionaires within a country is a fascinating variable to explore. We hypothesize that a higher average age of billionaires may signify a more stable and mature business environment. These experienced billionaires may contribute to economic growth through investments, job creation, and philanthropy. A logical explanation for this relationship is that older billionaires have more established businesses and, therefore, a more significant economic impact. Independent Variable 2: Alcohol Consumption per Adult Alcohol consumption can impact a nation's economy in several ways. We speculate that higher alcohol consumption may correlate with lower productivity, increased healthcare costs, and potentially higher crime rates. This hypothesis is grounded in the idea that excessive alcohol consumption can impair workforce performance and increase the burden on healthcare and law enforcement systems.

3 Independent Variable 3: Educational Completion Rates Economic progress is fundamentally driven by educational achievement. We suggest that more excellent school completion rates point to a more competent and flexible workforce, both critical for innovation and economic expansion. A population with higher levels of education is presumably more suited to engage in the 21st-century knowledge-based economy, which explains this association (Mankiw et al., 1992). By analyzing these seemingly disparate independent variables in conjunction with GDP per capita, I aim to reveal the complex relationships that impact a country's economic performance. This research will use panel data from many nations to examine these connections in further detail. In this study, I have identified and explored three diverse independent variables, namely the average age of billionaires, alcohol consumption per adult, and educational completion rates, to understand their intricate connections to the dependent variable, GDP per capita. These seemingly unrelated variables offer valuable insights into the multifaceted nature of economic growth and prosperity within a nation. The age of billionaires is a proxy for the stability and maturity of the country's business environment, as older billionaires are likely to oversee well- established enterprises that contribute to economic stability (Wagenaar et al., 2010). On the other hand, alcohol consumption per adult, although unconventional, presents a unique perspective by shedding light on the economic consequences of excessive alcohol use, such as reduced workplace productivity and increased healthcare and law enforcement costs. Finally, educational completion rates underscore the critical role of education in fostering a skilled and innovative workforce, attracting investments, and reducing income inequality. These relationships collectively reveal that a web of factors influences economic growth, often seemingly unrelated but profoundly interconnected. Through this study, I aim to provide a deeper

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4 understanding of how these factors influence a country's GDP per capita, potentially offering valuable insights for policymakers pursuing economic development and prosperity.

5 References Feldstein, M. (2006). The Effects of the Ageing European Population on Economic Growth and Budgets: Implications for Immigration and Other Policies . https://doi.org/10.3386/w12736 Mankiw, N. G., Romer, D., & Weil, D. N. (1992). A contribution to the empirics of economic growth. The Quarterly Journal of Economics , 107 (2), 407–437. https://doi.org/10.2307/2118477 Wagenaar, A. C., Tobler, A. L., & Komro, K. A. (2010). Effects of alcohol tax and price policies on morbidity and mortality: A systematic review. American Journal of Public Health , 100 (11), 2270–2278. https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.2009.186007

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