How do human rights violations affect poverty and income distribution?

Nicholas Apergis () and Arusha Cooray

No wp-2019-44, WIDER Working Paper Series from World Institute for Development Economic Research (UNU-WIDER)

Abstract: The goal of this paper is to examine the impact of human rights on income distribution and poverty by exploring how both aid and trade can influence poverty and income distribution through human rights. The analysis employs data for 125 countries and uses a number of panel data methods. The results suggest that stronger human rights contribute to greater income equality and poverty reduction.

Keywords: Human rights; Income inequality; Poverty; Income distribution; Panel data analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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