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Vækst og indkomstfordeling i udviklingslandene
[Growth and Income Distribution in Developing Countries]

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This article analyzes the relationship between growth and income distribution in developing countries. Three important hypotheses are scrutinized: The U-hypothesis, the absolute income hypothesis and the hypothesis of conflict between growth and a more equal income distribution. After a review of theoretical arguments, the empirical evidence is discussed. It is concluded that the existing basis for justifying and testing the hypotheses is highly unsatisfactory.

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  • Tarp, Finn, 1981. "Vækst og indkomstfordeling i udviklingslandene [Growth and Income Distribution in Developing Countries]," MPRA Paper 64174, University Library of Munich, Germany.
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    Keywords

    Growth; Income Distribution; Developing Countries;
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    JEL classification:

    • D33 - Microeconomics - - Distribution - - - Factor Income Distribution
    • F63 - International Economics - - Economic Impacts of Globalization - - - Economic Development
    • O40 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Growth and Aggregate Productivity - - - General

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