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Inequality And Poverty In Japan

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This paper presents a brief survey of inequality and poverty in Japan. It shows empirical evidence on the extent of both inequality in income distribution and of poverty rates; the paper discusses the cause of increases in both these variables, and the implication of such trends. The paper goes on to argue the difference between inequality of opportunity and inequality of outcome and shows some related empirical evidence. Finally, the paper investigates the relationship between economic efficiency and equity, supposed to be in a trade‐off relationship, and presents my personal view of that relationship and policy recommendations.

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  • Toshiaki Tachibanaki, 2006. "Inequality And Poverty In Japan," The Japanese Economic Review, Japanese Economic Association, vol. 57(1), pages 1-27, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:jecrev:v:57:y:2006:i:1:p:1-27
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-5876.2006.00355.x
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    1. Toshiaki Tachibanaki, 2005. "Confronting Income Inequality in Japan: A Comparative Analysis of Causes, Consequences, and Reform," MIT Press Books, The MIT Press, edition 1, volume 1, number 0262201585, April.
    2. Toshiaki Tachibanaki (ed.), 1998. "Wage Differentials," Palgrave Macmillan Books, Palgrave Macmillan, number 978-1-349-26281-6, October.
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