India: Defining and Explaining Inclusive Growth and Poverty Reduction

Author/Editor:

Rahul Anand ; Volodymyr Tulin ; Naresh Kumar

Publication Date:

April 16, 2014

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

We document the evolution of poverty and inequality across Indian states during the recent period of rapid growth (2004-09), and examine the role of growth and distribution in reducing poverty. Robust economic growth has been a major driver of poverty reduction and inclusiveness in India. We explore the role of economic policies and macrofinancial conditions in explaining inclusive growth and its components, using a new measure of inclusive growth. Social expenditures, spending on education, and educational attainment rates are important for fostering inclusive growth. Macro-financial stability, with particular attention to inflation risks, is also criticial for promoting inclusive growth.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2014/063

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

April 16, 2014

ISBN/ISSN:

9781484354230/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2014063

Pages:

34

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