Overview

This is a major book in a key area of development economics. It gives a comprehensive survey of the link between income distribution and the growth of national income, bringing out major patterns and trends, and concluding that there is still considerable scope for growth with equity in LDCs.

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Author:   R. M. Sundrum
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.453kg
ISBN:  

9781138417076

ISBN 10:   1138417076
Publication Date:   28 June 2017
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction Part I: The Statistical Approach 2. Statistical Data on Income Distribution 3. Measurement of Income Inequality and Poverty 4. Cross Sectional Patterns of Income Distribution 5. Historical Changes in Income Distribution 6. Dynamics of Income Distribution Part II: The Analytical Framework 7. Introduction to Part II 8. Theories of Income Distribution 9. Income from Land: Land Distribution and Rent 10. Incomes from Labour: Wages and Employment 11. Incomes from Capital: Interest and Profits 12. The Structures of Production and Income Distribution 13. Conclusions of Part II Part III: The Policy Implications 14. The Policy Objectives 15. Regulation of Markets 16. Redistributive Policies

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`...an enormously readable book on income distribution in LDCs and it will remain obligatory reading for research students working on income distribution.' - Income Journal

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