Trends in Regional Inequalities in Pakistan: Evidence Since 1998

Sajjad Akhtar ()
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Sajjad Akhtar: Director of Center for Research on Poverty Reduction and Income Distribution, Planning Commission, Pakistan

Lahore Journal of Economics, 2008, vol. 13, issue Special Edition, 205-220

Abstract: Periodic research and documentation of the extent and nature of inter-regional and intra-regional inequalities is a pre-requisite for formulating cost effective interventions for the promotion of spatially balanced and sustainable development. These interventions can be in the shape of increased fiscal resource transfers and/or fiscal incentives to the private sector for promoting investments in lagging regions. The analysis of inter-regional and intra-regional consumption and non-consumption inequalities in this paper are a preliminary attempt at assessing their status.

Keywords: Pakistan; Inequality; Consumption; Social Indicator (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D31 E21 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2008
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