Democracy and income inequality: an empirical analysis

Ideology, as proxied by a country's dominant religion, seems to be related to inequality. In Judeo-Christian societies increased democratization appears to lower inequality; in Muslim and Confucian societies it has an insignificant effect. One reason for this difference may be that Muslim and C...

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Main Authors: Grâdšṭayn, Marq (Author), Milanović, Branko 1953- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Washington, DC World Bank, Development Research Group, Poverty and Human Resources 2001
Series:Policy research working paper 2561
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Summary:Ideology, as proxied by a country's dominant religion, seems to be related to inequality. In Judeo-Christian societies increased democratization appears to lower inequality; in Muslim and Confucian societies it has an insignificant effect. One reason for this difference may be that Muslim and Confucian societies rely on informal transfers to reach the desired level of inequality, while Judeo-Christian societies, where family ties are weaker, use political action
Item Description:"March 2001"--Cover. - Includes bibliographical references (p. 36-38). - Title from title screen as viewed on Sept. 17, 2002
Erscheinungsjahr in Vorlageform:[2001]
Weitere Ausgabe: Gradstein, Mark : Democracy and income inequality
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (42 Seiten)