Asian Development Review: Studies of Asian and Pacific Economic Issues
Panagariya, Arvind | June 2000
Abstract
The paper provides a summary of all the papers in this special volume. It also gives a brief theoretical introduction to the subject of growth, inequality, and poverty, including the neoclassical growth and new growth theories. It discusses the relationship between growth and inequality, and presents empirical evidence that argues that growth does not lead to inequality. The reverse causation from inequality to growth is also examined. The Dollar and Kraay methodology, which concludes that growth is good for the poor, is also reviewed. Finally, the paper argues that the emphasis on pro-poor growth policies will reduce poverty more rapidly than simple reliance on the trickle down effect. However, poverty reduction with growth also depends on initial inequalities and assets.
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Panagariya, Arvind. 2000. Asian Development Review: Studies of Asian and Pacific Economic Issues. © Asian Development Bank. http://hdl.handle.net/11540/5394.ISSN
0116-1105
Keywords
Development Economics
Regional Economic Development
Economic Impact
Asian Development Bank
Development
Economies in transition
Economic agreements
Development indicators
ADB
Economic development
Comparative economics
Regional economics
Economic development projects
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