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Inequality in Economics: The Concept, Perception, Types, and Driving Forces

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  • Jabłoński Łukasz

    (Cracow University of Economics, Faculty of Commodity Science and Product Management, Department of Quality Management, 27 Rakowicka St., 31-510Cracow, Poland; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6922-0501.)

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Purpose: The aim of the paper is to overview the research on inequalities in economics. The paper is based on mainstream and heterodox economic theories and approaches addressing inequality and its economic interdependence.

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  • Jabłoński Łukasz, 2019. "Inequality in Economics: The Concept, Perception, Types, and Driving Forces," Journal of Management and Business Administration. Central Europe, Sciendo, vol. 27(1), pages 17-43, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:vrs:jmbace:v:27:y:2019:i:1:p:17-43:n:3
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