This paper explores the question of structural transformation and income distribution through the eyes of the pioneer … in such analysis, Simon Kuznets. It argues that his 1955 paper stands the test of time in providing insights which are … relevant to understanding current phenomena like the evolution of Chinese inequality. The paper shows how the Kuznetsian …

This paper is a review of the post-war literature on income distribution and development. It argues that the literature … has cycled from one consensus to another, responding to emerging policy issues and new analysis. On the basis of the … review, the paper identifies five areas that will command the attention of analysts in the coming two decades: (i) country …

This study evaluates which type of benefit-a universal benefit, a proxy mean-tested benefit, or a categorical benefit …- better cushions the poverty effects of income shocks in a developing economy. We compare the effectiveness of the three …