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The economics of the democratic deficit: The effect of IMF programs on inequality
Lang, Valentin - In: The Review of International Organizations 16 (2020) 3, pp. 599-623
Does the International Monetary Fund (IMF) increase inequality? To answer this question, this article introduces a new … allocation based on a difference-in-differences logic. The results show that IMF programs increase income inequality. An analysis …
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On"good"politicians and"bad"policies - social cohesion, institutions, and growth
Ritzen, Jo; Easterly, William; Woolcock, Michael - Economics Research, World Bank Group - 2000
Social cohesion - that is, the inclusiveness of a country's communities - is essential for generating the trust needed to implement reforms. Citizens have to trust that the short-term losses that inevitably arise from reform, will be more than offset by long-term gains. However, in countries...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005134094
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New Threats to Human Security in the Era of Globalization
Fukuda-Parr, Sakiko - In: Journal of Human Development and Capabilities 4 (2003) 2, pp. 167-179
This paper makes a case for analysing the new insecurities introduced or worsened by globalization from a human security perspective. The author examines the ways in which globalization is changing the word -- economically, politically, and in terms of information and communications technology...
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Human Security and Global Health
Chen, Lincoln; Narasimhan, Vasant - In: Journal of Human Development and Capabilities 4 (2003) 2, pp. 181-190
poverty and inequality. The authors then draw out the implications for policy-making. …
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Structural interventions to foster sustainable behavior : potentials and pitfalls from a social dilemma perspective
Nockur, Laila - 2020
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Asymmetric globalization, top performers' income and inequality
Hellier, Joël - 2023
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10014316526
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Inequality and Trust in Sweden: Some Inequalities are More Harmful than Others
Gustavsson, Magnus; Jordahl, Henrik - 2006
We present new evidence on the influence of income inequality on generalized trust. Using individual panel data from … relationship between income inequality and trust is particularly strong for people with a strong aversion against income …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010320115
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Access to the trade : monopoly and mobility in European craft guilds, 17th and 18th centuries
Prak, Maarten; Crowston, Clare Haru; Munck, Bert de; … - 2018
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10012209146
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Inequality and environmental sustainability
Islam, S. Nazrul - 2015
This paper synthesizes the evidence of a negative correlation between income inequality and environmental quality. It … shows that inequality exerts adverse impact on environmental outcomes through several channels, including the household … impact of inequality. Other dimensions of inequality, in particular gender inequality, also impact environmental quality …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011373209
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Human-centred economics : the living standards of nations
Samans, Richard - 2024
1. Introduction -- 2. The source of the fundamental disconnect in modern economics -- 3. The nature and causes of the living standards of nations -- 4. Comparative country data -- 5. International economic governance -- 6. Conclusion.
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