(1962-1994), this paper seeks to identify the pathways of exiting rural poverty and also the determinants of middle class … stability. We also test the changes in the returns on assets in exiting poverty after the 1980s. We find that better access to … and non-agricultural sectors. Macroeconomic growth was, however, the key determinant of poverty-exit probabilities until …

In this paper, we revisit the association between happiness and inequality. We argue that the interaction between the …, income inequality is perceived more negatively with increased perceived fairness, due to the need for unexpected policy …

We argue that perceived fairness of the income generation process affects the association between income inequality and … income redistribution. Income inequality is predicted to have a more favorable impact on subjective wellbeing for individuals … differences in individual tolerance for income inequality, and the predicted influence of actual fairness. …

In this paper, we revisit the association between happiness and inequality. We argue that the perceived fairness of the … less in favor of income redistribution. In societies with a high level of actual social mobility, income inequality is …

In this paper, we revisit the association between happiness and inequality. We argue that the perceived fairness of the … less in favor of income redistribution. In societies with a high level of actual social mobility, income inequality is …

We evaluate whether and how the persistence of inequality and the presence of inequality traps carry over the … persistence of poverty and possible aggregate economic inefficiencies. We propose a microeconomic formalization of one possible … definition of poverty and of the behaviour of poor and rich agents. Poverty is defined as lack of or low societal participation …

between migrants and non migrants can translate into persistent skill inequality if origin shapes the composition of social …