We examine the (potentially nonlinear) relationship between inequality and growth using a method which does not require … used (nonlinear) parametric approaches—the economy first expands rapidly with a large decline in inequality, plateaus when … inequality remains relatively stable, and then decreases rapidly with a large increase in inequality. This novel finding helps …

We study the relationship between per-capita income and income inequality with a heterogeneous panel co …-51 years and consider measures for both pre-tax and post-tax income inequality; second, we take into account country …-tax income inequality,but no such relationship for post-tax income inequality. Moreover, we find estimates on the country level …

We uncover evidence of substantial heterogeneity in the growth experience of countries using a structural threshold … versus geography debate in growth are potentially misleading …

In this paper education simultaneously affects growth and income inequality. More education does not necessarily … then decrease growth as well as income inequality, when measured by the Gini coefficient. There is no clear functional … relationship between growth and measured income inequality. The model identifies regimes of this relationship which depend …

“Growth is good for the poor” is a ubiquitous statement and one generally backed by theory, research and history. In … the long-run, growth reduces poverty. Yet, growth in output - per se - is neither a necessary nor a sufficient condition … the relation between growth and poverty in Kazakhstan, a country that experienced rapid growth and poverty reduction in …

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 examines the effects of foreign direct investment (FDI) on South Asian economies’ output growth, utilizing … growth is found. We find evidence for both FDI-led growth and growth-induced FDI hypotheses for the South Asian economies … capital, and government consumption show the most significant positive effects on output growth. As determinants of FDI, GDP …

coupled with an inadequate nutritional intake, relative to a situation where there is no such concern for status. Thus, growth … and negative relationship between inequality and share of nutritional consumption as reflected in the consumption of food …. Finally the paper looks at the empirical relationship between inequality and consumption across districts within states of …