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on the demand and supply side have weakened redistribution over time and contributed to a new wave of populism. We …
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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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This paper discusses the theory and practice of tax design to achieve an efficient and equitable outcome, id est in support of inclusive growth. It starts with a discussion of the key principles from tax theory to guide practical tax design. Then, it elaborates on more granular tax policy,...
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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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technological transfers. This paper surveys our understanding of how migration affects growth and inequality through the impact on …
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role of social assistance and commodity boom in Brazil, and the inequality puzzle in Egypt. The paper finds that there is a …
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rates, but income inequality has not retreated. This research aims at identifying factors which could contribute to more … components suggests that fiscal redistribution, female labor force participation, productivity growth, FDI inflows … the implementation of fiscal redistribution and labor market-oriented structural reforms could help significantly …
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We evaluate the impact of fiscal reforms on growth and inequality in Cambodia using a calibrated general equilibrium … inequality and poverty have declined. However, income inequality is higher, and large gaps remain between urban and rural … towards non-progressive sources. We use the model to evaluate the growth and inequality impact of reforms that increase …
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about the future, and attitudes about redistribution. We find that women, non-college educated, the unemployed, and those in …
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