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Pro‐poor growth: explaining the cross‐country variation in the growth elasticity of poverty

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  • Ajay Chhibber
  • Gaurav Nayyar

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Purpose - The aim of this paper is to analyse the cross‐country variation in the growth elasticity of poverty across a sample of developing countries during the period from 1990 to 2000. Design/methodology/approach - In order to identify variables that may explain the cross‐country variation in the growth elasticity of poverty, the paper sets up a theoretical framework. Subsequently, the explanatory power of these variables is tested empirically by panel data econometric analysis. Findings - For a sample of 52 low and middle income countries, it is found that the level of initial income inequality, credit available to the private sector, literacy, the extent of business regulations and trade openness are important determinants of the growth elasticity of poverty. Practical implications - Countries that reduce regulatory burdens, improve literacy, increase access to finance, undertake land reforms (asset redistribution), and provide safety nets while liberalizing trade can create more growth and ensure that it is pro‐poor. Originality/value - The paper identifies variables (at a cross‐country level) that may guide the conscious policies which create pro‐poor growth.

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  • Ajay Chhibber & Gaurav Nayyar, 2008. "Pro‐poor growth: explaining the cross‐country variation in the growth elasticity of poverty," International Journal of Development Issues, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 7(2), pages 160-176, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijdipp:v:7:y:2008:i:2:p:160-176
    DOI: 10.1108/14468950810909123
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    1. Aiyemo, Babatunde, 2020. "Recessions and the vulnerable," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 132(C).
    2. Christopher Garroway & Burcu Hacibedel & Helmut Reisen & Edouard Turkisch, 2012. "The Renminbi and Poor‐country Growth," The World Economy, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 35(3), pages 273-294, March.
    3. Fabrizio Carmignani, 2011. "The Making of Pro‐Poor Growth," Scottish Journal of Political Economy, Scottish Economic Society, vol. 58(5), pages 656-684, November.
    4. Cagé, Julia, 2009. "Growth, Poverty Reduction and Governance in Developing Countries: a Survey," CEPREMAP Working Papers (Docweb) 0904, CEPREMAP.
    5. Adeniran, Adedeji & Uneze, Eberechukwu, 2015. "Explaining Sectoral and Spatial Variations in Growth Pro-poorness in Nigeria," MPRA Paper 82406, University Library of Munich, Germany.

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