The Problem of inequality

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

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai Working Papers from Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai, India

Abstract: Inquality is the most discussed development problem all over the world. Development can't be discussed without talking about inequality. The paper addresses two questions: (a) What are the dimensions and trends in inequality at global level and India? ; (b) How do we tackle rising inequalities at policy level? The paper examines consumption, income, regional, social and gender inequalities in India. Income inequalities are much higher that of consumption. It also looks at inequalities in opportunities like education. The paper discusses policies such as redistributive measures, agriculture, social protection, employment, education, gender disparities and eradication of corruption.

Keywords: Inequality; social; gender; consumption; income; inequality of opportunity; agriculture; employment; education; corruption (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 28 pages
Date: 2016-12
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