Convergence without Equity : A Closer Look at Spatial Disparities in Russia
Addressing regional disparities is key to unlocking Russia’s potential to achieve stronger gains in growth and equity outcomes as well as to improve its institutional environment. While spatial disparities have been an important policy concern in R...
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| Format: | Report |
| Language: | English |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2018
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/264631528313757152/Convergence-without-Equity-A-Closer-Look-at-Spatial-Disparities-in-Russia http://hdl.handle.net/10986/30045 |
| Summary: | Addressing regional disparities is key
to unlocking Russia’s potential to achieve stronger gains in
growth and equity outcomes as well as to improve its
institutional environment. While spatial disparities have
been an important policy concern in Russia for a long time,
inequalities across its vast territory remain stark. This
report explores the current state of regional disparities at
the macro and micro-level, updating existing literature to
reflect recent trends and providing new insights into
household-level drivers of welfare. The report stresses that
addressing spatial disparities does not necessary imply
“balancing” growth across a geographic territory – but
rather focusing on creating opportunities for all people,
regardless of where they live. |
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