Macroeconomic Policies and Poverty Reduction: Stylized Facts and an Overview of Research
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Summary:
This paper provides a brief and selective overview of research on the links between macroeconomic policies and poverty reduction. Using the Human Development Index as a measure of well-being, the progress made by 100 countries during 1975–98 is presented, and its association with macroeconomic factors is explored. Several potential avenues for future research are also outlined.
Series:
Working Paper No. 2001/135
Subject:
Income distribution Income inequality National accounts Poverty Poverty reduction Poverty reduction strategy
English
Publication Date:
September 1, 2001
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451855708/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA1352001
Pages:
29
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