Inequality, Employment and Public Policy

S. Mahendra Dev ()
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S. Mahendra Dev: Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research

The Indian Journal of Labour Economics, 2018, vol. 61, issue 1, No 1, 42 pages

Abstract: Abstract This paper examines dimensions of inequality including labour market inequalities and discusses public policies needed for reduction in inequalities. It discusses both inequality of outcomes and inequality of opportunities. In terms of income, India is the second most unequal country in the world after South Africa. Wealth inequalities are also high in India. Most of the inequalities will have a labour market dimension. Labour market inequalities can be found across sectors, wages and earnings, quality of work, labour market access and between organised and unorganised sectors. On public policies and inequalities, the paper discusses redistribution measures, macro-policies, sectoral policies and impact on employment, social policies such as education, health, hunger and malnutrition, social protection, corruption, gender disparities and climate change. The paper argues for fundamental changes to human capital and universal basic services. Investments in social infrastructure, health, education, affirmative action and provision of public services can lead to the creation of an egalitarian society.

Keywords: Inequality of outcomes; Inequality of opportunities; Consumption; Income; Wealth; Labour market; Wage inequality; Fiscal policy; Monetary policy; Trade policy; Human capital; Health; Education; Informal sector; Inclusive growth; Corruption; Gender; Climate change (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D63 E24 J28 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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