Using comparable fiscal incidence analysis, this paper examines the impact of fiscal policy on inequality and poverty … targeted at the rich. While fiscal policy always reduces inequality, this is not the case with poverty. Fiscal policy increases … poverty in 4 countries using a US$1.25/day PPP poverty line, in 8 countries using a US$2.50/day line, and in 15 countries …

This study assesses human development thresholds at which mobile banking mitigates poverty and inequality in 93 … used to receive/send money’ have an appealing role in promoting inclusive development in all poverty distributions, with ….705 in inequality and poverty specifications, respectively. The relevance of the findings is discussed in light of the …

predictor of higher poverty incidence and poverty severity on average for all countries. Federalism does not predict lower … poverty incidence and severity in developing countries. Thus for a developing economy such as the Philippines, Federalism … appears to be a leap from the frying pan into the fire of even greater income inequality and poverty incidence. …