The Political Economy of Inclusive Growth: A Review

Author/Editor:

Barbara Dutzler ; Simon Johnson ; Priscilla S Muthoora

Publication Date:

March 19, 2021

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

In this paper, we review the role of the political economy in inclusive growth. We find that political economy forces on the demand and supply side have weakened redistribution over time and contributed to a new wave of populism. We document growing support for a rethink of the social contract to make growth more inclusive and discuss some of its broad elements.

Series:

Working Paper No. 2021/082

Subject:

Frequency:

regular

English

Publication Date:

March 19, 2021

ISBN/ISSN:

9781513574189/1018-5941

Stock No:

WPIEA2021082

Pages:

40

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