This study investigates the role of circumstances and efforts in determining the income differences of individuals by using household-level data from the second wave of Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) conducted in Punjab province of Pakistan. Education and work experience of the...

Human development of a society can be affected by different structural, socioeconomic and public policy variables. Income inequality is one of such variables. In literature, it has been identified as an important detrimental factor for human development. However,equal opportunities of upward...

This study measures temporal and spatial variations in income inequality and education inequality across the districts of Punjab (Pakistan). It further investigates the relationship between income inequality and education inequality. Data of two different surveys of MICS (Multiple Indicator...

This paper attempts to estimate inequality of opportunities in Punjab, Pakistan by using non-parametric approach. Household level data of Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2014 has been analyzed for this purpose. Household head's income has been taken as an outcome. Three parental...

This paper attempts to estimate inequality of opportunities in Punjab, Pakistan by using non-parametric approach. Household level data of Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2014 has been analyzed for this purpose. Household head's income has been taken as an outcome. Three parental...

This paper is an attempt to analyse the nature and extent of social exclusion across regions, ethno-linguistic groups and different professions in Pakistan. By using household level data of Pakistan Social and Living Standard Measurement Survey, we have constructed Social Exclusion Index as well...

Trust among individuals of a society is an important dimension of social capital and may have different economic and development implications. The present study is an attempt to investigate the relationship of trust with economic growth and human development. It is unique in at least two...