This study examines the potential of remittances for promoting economic growth and reducing poverty in Asian countries … that a 10% increase in remittances decreases the poverty gap by about 0.7-1.4%. The paper also explores the robustness of … using data for more than 20 countries in the region for 1988-2007. The results indicate that remittances positively affect …

This paper examines the relationships between economic growth, income distribution, and poverty for 17 Asian countries … in inequality on poverty. This trade-off between inequality and growth is quantified using a tool called the "inequality …% increase in inequality, with poverty remaining unchanged. Second, the paper looks into the issue of pro-poor growth. How to …

This paper examines the impact of remittances on economy and household welfare in Pakistan by using a general … affect the household consumption expenditure and hence poverty. The findings suggest that reduction in remittances will …, the probability of households becoming poor decreases by 12.7% if they receive remittances. The poverty headcount ratio …