Inequality and Growth
Theory and Policy Implications
$44.29
- Paperback
328 pages
- Release Date
26 January 2007
Summary
Even minute increases in a country’s growth rate can result in dramatic changes in living standards over just one generation. The benefits of growth, however, may not be shared equally. Some may gain less than others, and a fraction of the population may actually be disadvantaged. Recent economic research has found both positive and negative relationships between growth and inequality across nations. The questions raised by these results include- What is the impact on inequality of policies d…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780262550642 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0262550644 |
| Author: | Stephen J. Turnovsky, Theo S. Eicher |
| Publisher: | MIT Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | MIT Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 328 |
| Release Date: | 26 January 2007 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 19mm |
| Series: | CESifo Seminar Series |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
–William Easterly, New York University, and author of “The Elusive Quest for Growth” (MIT Press, 2001)
“Eicher and Turnovsky expand the frontier of research on growth and inequality by gathering together this collection of papers from some of the top researchers in the field. It is an intriguing and enlightening read that is sure to push the debate forward.” Charles I. Jones, Department of Economics, University of California, Berkeley
About The Author
Stephen J. Turnovsky
Theo S. Eicher is Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Washington.Stephen J. Turnovsky is Professor of Economics at the University of Washington.
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