inequality. Mobilizing dynamic panel data specification over the period 1996-2008, econometric results yields two important … findings. First, there is a non-linear (U shaped) relationship between oil rent and inequality. Specifically, income inequality …-linear effect is conditional to the control of corruption …

resources are abundant, corruption widespread and educational attainment low. An extensive literature has examined the way in … corruption and education are interrelated and that both crucially depend on a country’s endowment of natural resources. The key … these investments, output levels and growth. In this context, inequality plays a key role both as a determinant of the …

of poverty rates and inequality levels. We also estimate a heterogeneous response to the mining-abundant condition …, finding stronger responses in lower-poverty, higher-inequality districts. Finally, we find a trend suggesting incremental … activities, on the reduction of poverty and inequality. …

inequality in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In carrying out the study, 34 SSA countries for which relevant data are available …-income inequality exploration. A set of dynamic panel-data models was estimated using system Generalized Method of Moments. It was found … an intensifying income-inequality aggravating effects in countries with relatively wider income gap. It is, thus …

case studies rather than cross-country regression analysis; (ii) the phenomenon of increasing inequality; (iii) different …) alternative modes of redistribution in face of inequality increasing tendencies. …

in poverty and income inequality, up to 2010 or 2011 in most countries. We provide measures of the levels and trends in … income inequality, and inequality among those with top incomes. …

of offshore entities as an indicator of corruption risk. We find that the number of new shell companies increases by 11 … the award of an exploration licence increases the risk of corruption. Consistent with rent-maximising behaviour, this … association is stronger when the price of oil increases. Our work informs the fight against corruption, proposing greater …