We explore the relationship between the level of village inequality in 1986, and the subsequent growth of household … inequality is negatively related to subsequent household income growth. We are able to address a number of econometric issues … correlated with household income growth: Whatever factor drives the inequality-growth relationship only operates in the “long run …

This paper contributes to the debate over the relationship between inequality and growth by proposing that the … inequality exert a positive correlation with economic growth while high levels have a negative one. Additionally, and more … importantly, it is demonstrated the existence of an optimal rate of inequality (ORI) that maximizes growth rates and releases the …

of economic inequality, (ii) the relationship between economic inequality and growth, and (iii) the desirability and …-level institutional settings. As regards the effects of inequality on growth, outcomes suggest that a positive relationship may exist. …Economic inequality across Europe has been largely investigated by analysing the determinants and dynamics of the …

This paper contributes to the debate over the relationship between inequality and inclusive growth by testing the … proposition of a kinked-non linear relationship between income inequality and economic growth in a country specific context. The … existence of an optimal rate of inequality (ORI) that maximizes growth rates and releases the economy from any distortion …

This paper contributes to the debate over the relationship between inequality and growth by proposing that the … inequality exert a positive correlation with economic growth while high levels have a negative one. Additionally, and more … importantly, it is demonstrated the existence of an optimal rate of inequality (ORI) that maximizes growth rates and releases the …

We review the literature on the links between inequality, growth and welfare. Three questions are addressed: 1) What is … the impact of growth and development on inequality? 2) What is the impact of inequality on growth, development and welfare … impact of inequality on growth is twofold. Firstly, inequality fosters growth when this is based on capital accumulation, but …

This paper analyses the impact of inequality on growth when technical progress is driven by innovations. It is assumed …. Whether more inequality is harmful or beneficial for growth depends on the initial distribution. Complementarities between a … that consumers have hierarchic preferences. As a result inequality affects demand and therefore the incentive to innovate …

This paper studies the impact of income inequality on the level of innovative activity in a model where innovations …

consumption distribution, poverty and inequality for the world and specific country aggregates. …

Countries with high income inequality also show a strong association between parents' and children's economic well … higher inequality in childhood has a negative effect on intergenerational mobility as adults. Furthermore, the influence of … economic growth and public education is evaluated: both have a positive, significant, and substantial effect on …