Inequality and development: Evidence from semiparametric estimation with panel data

Xianbo Zhou and Kui-Wai Li ()

Economics Letters, 2011, vol. 113, issue 3, 203-207

Abstract: Evidences from nonparametric and semiparametric unbalanced panel data models with fixed effects show that Kuznet’s inverted-U relationship is confirmed when economic development reaches a threshold. The model tests justify semiparametric specification. The integrated net contribution of control variables to inequality reduction is significant.

Keywords: Kuznet’s inverted-U; Semiparametric model; Unbalanced panel data (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C14 O1 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2011
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DOI: 10.1016/j.econlet.2011.07.013

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