This paper studies the mutual effects of globalization, liberalization and income inequality using a case study of … China. Comparing the trends of economic growth and income distribution, we found that the economic reform and opening …-up policy promoted China's rapid growth while inducing an expansion in income disparity. We also found that the income gap had …

This study contributes to the literature on inequality of opportunity (IOp) in China by covering a longer and more … on income inequality among working-age persons. Between the years of study, IOp in China declined, especially between … had increased. We find that IOp is larger among those born in rural than urban China. Furthermore, IOP's contribution to …