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Expectations of future socioeconomic mobility are an important determinant of current policy preferences. But how may these expectations be formed? Using Life in Transition survey data for a large set of transition economies and several Western European countries, this paper examines the link...
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We show empirical evidence that there may not be a tradeoff between market income inequality and high sustained growth … inequality are characterized by dynamism-a drive toward sophisticated export industries, innovation, and creative destruction and …
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This paper uses an individual-level survey conducted by the Edelman Trust Barometer in mid-April for 11 advanced and emerging market economies to examine perceptions of government performance in managing the health and economic crisis, beliefs about the future, and attitudes about...
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This paper considers various dimensions and sources of gender inequality and presents policies and best practices to …
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Is there a tradeoff between raising growth and reducing inequality and poverty? This paper reviews the theoretical and … empirical literature on the complex links between growth, inequality, and poverty, with causation going in both directions. The … evidence suggests that growth can be effective in reducing poverty, but its impact on inequality is ambiguous and depends on …
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Sharing economic benefits equitably across all segments of society includes addressing the specific challenges of different generations. At present, youth and elderly are particularly vulnerable to poverty relative to adults in their middle years. Broad-based policies should aim to foster youth...
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claims that the rise in inequality in many countries can be attributed to the concurrent rise in trade competition …
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marked increase in inequality. Beyond consumer welfare in a narrow market, competition policy should adapt to this new … reality by considering the spillover and dynamic effects of market power, especially on firm entry, innovation, and inequality …
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In this paper, we review the role of the political economy in inclusive growth. We find that political economy forces on the demand and supply side have weakened redistribution over time and contributed to a new wave of populism. We document growing support for a rethink of the social contract...
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