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Bipolarization in ten Sub-Saharan African countries

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  • Florent Bresson

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A new and flexible bipolarization index shows that consumption bipolarization within ten SSA countries is low compared to inequality. Sectoral and regional income disparities drive observed bipolarization; religions and ethnic groups have limited contributions. Codes JEL: D31, D63.

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  • Florent Bresson, 2023. "Bipolarization in ten Sub-Saharan African countries," Revue d’économie du développement, De Boeck Université, vol. 35(3), pages 23-28.
    • Handle: RePEc:cai:edddbu:edd_373_0023
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    Keywords

    Bipolarization; inequality; sub-Saharan Africa.;
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    JEL classification:

    • D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution
    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement

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