We examine how trade openness influences income inequality within countries. The sample includes 139 countries over the … trade openness on income inequality differs across countries. Trade openness tends to disproportionately benefit the … economies, trade openness increased income inequality, an effect that is driven by outliers. Our results suggest a strong effect …

development for inequality in the global economy. If there are many small firms, better access to external funds reduces wage … inequality and unemployment. In contrast, if there are many highproductive firms (those that export), financial development may … have opposite effects - especially if trade costs are low. In sum, the implications of financial development for inequality …