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Income Inequality and Poverty of Economies in Transition

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This paper compares income inequality in former socialist countries with those in a market society, focusing on the ways in which social welfare systems operate in different states. Evidence of inequality and poverty is considered for three countries: Russia; Poland; and Finland. These issues in Russia are considered both at the country level and for one region--the Republic of Karelia. A sensitivity analysis is also done on the techniques used to measure income inequality and poverty.

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  • Marina Popova, 1996. "Income Inequality and Poverty of Economies in Transition," LIS Working papers 144, LIS Cross-National Data Center in Luxembourg.
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