Joint determinations of inequality and growth

C-Tier
Journal: Economics Letters
Year: 2009
Volume: 103
Issue: 3
Pages: 163-166

Authors (3)

Score contribution per author:

0.335 = (α=2.01 / 3 authors) × 0.5x C-tier

α: calibrated so average coauthorship-adjusted count equals average raw count

Abstract

This paper jointly estimates the effect of inequality on growth and the impact of growth on inequality vis a simultaneous equations model. Results show that higher inequality is detrimental to growth whereas faster growth worsens the extent of income distribution.

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RePEc Handle
repec:eee:ecolet:v:103:y:2009:i:3:p:163-166
Journal Field
General
Author Count
3
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2026-01-25