Fundamental Determinants of Inequality and the Role of Government
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Summary:
This paper discusses the fundamental determinants of inequality. These are identified as world or market forces, social norms, ownership of real and human capital, and the role of government. The change in the relative role of these factors in determining inequality during economic development is analyzed.
Series:
Working Paper No. 1998/178
Subject:
Expenditure Human capital Income distribution Income inequality Labor National accounts Personal income
English
Publication Date:
December 1, 1998
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451858921/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA1781998
Pages:
24
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