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Book SynopsisThis is a collection of papers examining the issue of increasing inequality in the distribution of income in developing countries. Growth, Inequality and Poverty comprises many of the most important contributions to the debate.
Trade Review"Growth, Inequality and Poverty, edited by Anthony Shorrocks and Rolph Van Der Hoeven, is a very useful addition to the literature on the subject. Perhaps for the first time, readers will see how the thinking has evolved, converged and where disagreements remain, all in one volume. Readers will also be able to learn about the cutting-edge technical analysis (econometric and otherwise) and observe it applied to countries and regions where poverty is rampant. This book will become an obligatory source for researchers in the subject and reading material for graduate and advanced undergraduate courses on development economics." * Dr Nora Lustig, Rectora/President, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla, México *
"In this well researched and excellently edited study an array of experts analyzes the relationships between poverty, inequality and growth. Although there is disagreement on many issues, there is growing agreement that poverty reduction and greater equality are not only desirable in themselves but are also good for economic growth." * Paul Streeten, Professor Emeritus of Economics, Boston University, and founder and chair of the Board of World Development *
Together they make a valuable collection of papers on linkages between inequality and/or trade with growth and/or povertyresearchers will find much of value in the volumes, and research students will find the reviews, methods and case studies informative and useful. * Journal of International Development *
Table of Contents1. Economic Policy, Distribution, and Poverty: The Nature of Disagreements ; 2. Growth is Good for the Poor ; 3. Growth, Inequality, and Poverty: Looking Beyond the Averages ; 4. The Growth Elasticity of Poverty ; 5. Education is Good for the Poor: A Note on Dollar and Kraay ; 6. Growth, Distribution, and Poverty Reduction: LDCs are Falling Further Behind ; 7. Redistribution Does Matter: Growth and Redistribution for Poverty Reduction ; 8. Producing and Improved Geographic Profile of Poverty: Methodology and Evidence from Three Developing Countries ; 9. Twin Peaks: Distribution Dynamics of Economic Growth Across Indian States ; 10. A Decomposition of Inequality and Poverty Changes in the Context of Macroeconomic Adjustment: A Microsimulation Study for Cote d'Ivoire ; 11. Educational Expansion and Income Distribution: A Micro-Simulation for Ceara ; 12. Growth, Income Distribution, and Poverty: A Review
