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Growth and Income Inequality Effects on Poverty: The Case of Pakistan (1988-2011)

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This research assesses the distributional characteristics of growth in Pakistan by applying statistical techniques suggested in the empirical literature on poverty and income inequality. An attempt is also made to determine the relative contribution of economic growth and distribution of income to changes in poverty. Various episodes of growth are considered during the period 1988-2011. The findings of the research will facilitate policy makers to evaluate growth strategies in terms of pro-poorness or growth with equity.

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  • Jamal, Haroon, 2014. "Growth and Income Inequality Effects on Poverty: The Case of Pakistan (1988-2011)," MPRA Paper 59897, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Keywords

    Poverty Decomposition; Income Inequality; Pro-Poor Growth; Pakistan;
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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
    • I32 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty - - - Measurement and Analysis of Poverty

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