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combination, on GDP and inequality. We focus on three dimensions of financial inclusion: access (determined by the size of …, and Egypt). The results suggest that alleviating different financial frictions have a differential impact across countries …, GDP, inequality, and the distribution of gains and losses …
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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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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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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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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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technological transfers. This paper surveys our understanding of how migration affects growth and inequality through the impact on …
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for future policy priorities. We follow an eclectic approach, classifying a broad set of indicators along six dimensions-inequality … forward a set of descriptive findings. First, income inequality declined substantially but remains high, also compared to … declining inequality where perceived inequality actually increased. Third, notwithstanding an increase in social spending …
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