Does parental wealth inequality impact next generation labor income inequality? And does a tax on parental wealth … intergenerational data from Norway, focusing on effects on wages rather than capital income. Results suggest that a net wealth of NOK 1 … affect the labor income distribution of the next generation? We tackle both questions empirically using detailed …

outcomes. It finds that while poverty has fallen across the region over the last two decades, inequality has increased … increase spending on health, education, and social safetynets; labor market reforms to boost the labor share of total income …

combination, on GDP and inequality. We focus on three dimensions of financial inclusion: access (determined by the size of … development—three low-income countries (Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique), and three emerging market countries (Malaysia, the … inclusion, GDP, inequality, and the distribution of gains and losses. …

. Its results suggest that financial deepening could narrow income inequality and reduce poverty, and that stronger property …

growth. Lower income inequalities could lead to significant gains, as SACU countries could almost double the duration of … achieve such objective is not trivial. Policies targeting income inequalities at the sources are expected to be the most …

of public expenditures and taxes. Generally, Mauritius enjoys an even income distribution and low rates of poverty …. Nevertheless, over the 2000s, despite overall progress, the benefits of growth appear to have become more skewed. Employment income … is the main contributor to inequality in Mauritius. Social protection expenditures reduce poverty and inequality, but …

A weakness of decentralization and overall tax reforms in Latin America is the lack of attention to adequate taxation … accountability and soft budget constraints. The paper explores the options for expanding subnational taxation in Latin America. A …

to crises while growth has not delivered a significant reduction in poverty and inequality. Maintaining a strong and …