Inequality, Employment and Public Policy

S.Mahendra Dev ()

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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 highest inequality country in the world next to South Africa. Wealth inequalities are also high in India. Most of the inequalities will have 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.

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)
Date: 2018-01
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