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Analyzing the Effects of Fiscal Policy on Income Distribution: A Comparison between Developed and Developing Countries

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  • Hale Balseven

    (Akdeniz University, Turkey,)

  • Can Tansel Tugcu

    (Akdeniz University, Turkey)

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The study examines the effect of fiscal policy on income distribution in developed and developing countries. The study analyzes the explanatory power of tax and transfers on income inequality in 17 developing and 30 developed countries in between 1990 and 2014 by using linear panel data estimation techniques. According to the findings, tax revenues decrease income inequalities in developing countries while social benefits decrease income inequality in developed countries. Also, the economic growth has negative impact on income distribution in developing countries whereas the economic growth and inflation have positive impact on income distribution in developed countries.

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  • Hale Balseven & Can Tansel Tugcu, 2017. "Analyzing the Effects of Fiscal Policy on Income Distribution: A Comparison between Developed and Developing Countries," International Journal of Economics and Financial Issues, Econjournals, vol. 7(2), pages 377-383.
    • Handle: RePEc:eco:journ1:2017-02-51
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    Cited by:

    1. Jiru Song & Mingzheng Hu & Shaojie Li & Xin Ye, 2023. "The Impact Mechanism of Household Financial Debt on Physical Health in China," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(5), pages 1-13, March.

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    Keywords

    Fiscal Policy; Income Distribution; Tax and Expenditure Policy;
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    JEL classification:

    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
    • D31 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Personal Income and Wealth Distribution
    • H20 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - General

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