Inequality and Growth

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Theory and Policy Implications

Theo S. Eicher (University of Washington), Stephen J. Turnovsky, Clemens Fuest (President, ifo Institute)

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English

MIT Press
26 January 2007

Central government policies; Economic theory & philosophy; Macroeconomics

Series: CESifo Seminar Series

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 designed to foster growth? Does inequality by itself facilitate or detract from economic growth, and does it amplify or diminish policy effectiveness? This book provides a forum for economists to examine the theoretical, empirical, and policy issues involved in the relationship between growth and inequality. The aim is to develop a framework for determining the role of public policy in enhancing both growth and equality. The diverse range of topics, examined in both developed and developing countries, includes natural resources, taxation, fertility, redistribution, technological change, transition, labor markets, and education. A theme common to all the essays is the importance of education in reducing inequality and increasing growth.

Edited by: Theo S. Eicher (University of Washington), Stephen J. Turnovsky
Series edited by: Clemens Fuest (President ifo Institute)
Imprint: MIT Press
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 454g
ISBN: 9780262550642
ISBN 10: 0262550644
Series: CESifo Seminar Series
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 26 January 2007
Recommended Age: From 18
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Inequality and Growth: Theory and Policy Implications

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 Inequality is the hot frontier issue in the economics of growth and development. This volume brings together some of the world's leading scholars on inequality and growth. They bring refreshing new insights and discard tired old nostrums. A must read for any scholar or student interested in either inequality or growth, or creative combinations of the two! --William Easterly, New York University, and author of The Elusive Quest for Growth (MIT Press, 2001)