Redistribution does Matter: Growth and Redistribution for Poverty Reduction

Weeks, John; DaĞdeviren, Hűlya; van der Hoeven, Rolph

Abstract

Recent development literature has placed priority on poverty reduction, and on possible growth enhancement from a more equal distribution of assets and income. At the same time, empirical work consistently shows that economic growth is no more than distribution neutral. In that context, this study explores the relationship among growth, inequality, and poverty, and considers policy that might be used to make growth more equitable.

Citation

Weeks, J., DaĞdeviren, H., & van der Hoeven, R. (2003). Redistribution does Matter: Growth and Redistribution for Poverty Reduction. In A. Shorrocks, & R. van der Hoeven (Eds.), Growth, inequality, and poverty : prospects for pro-poor economic development (125-153). Oxford University Press and WIDER. https://doi.org/10.1093/0199268657.003.0007

• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2003
• Deposit Date: Dec 9, 2007
• Pages: 125-153
• Series Title: UNU-Wider Studies in Development Economics
• Book Title: Growth, inequality, and poverty : prospects for pro-poor economic development
• ISBN: 9780199268658
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/0199268657.003.0007
• Related Public URLs: https://academic.oup.com/book/34762/chapter-abstract/297043791