Inequality in Latin America : Determinants and Consequences

Inequality in Latin America : Determinants and Consequences

Latin America is together with Sub-Saharan Africa the most unequal region of the world. This paper documents recent inequality trends in the Latin American region, going beyond traditional measures of income inequality. The paper also reviews some...

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Main Authors: Lopez, J. Humberto, Perry, Guillermo
Format: Policy Research Working Paper
Language:English
Published: World Bank, Washington, DC 2012
Subjects:
EDUCATION
EFFECT ON GROWTH
IMPROVING ASSET DISTRIBUTION
INCOME INEQUALITY
INCOME REDISTRIBUTION
OUTPUT VOLATILITY
TAXES AND TRANSFERS
Online Access:http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2008/02/8983398/inequality-latin-america-determinants-consequences
http://hdl.handle.net/10986/6368

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http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2008/02/8983398/inequality-latin-america-determinants-consequences
http://hdl.handle.net/10986/6368

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