Structural reforms, growth and inequality: an overview of theory, measurement and evidence

"This chapter provides a critical overview of the state of the art in the economics literature on structural reforms. It takes stock of theoretical developments, measurement efforts and of the econometric evidence. We start with a simple theoretical framework for the relationship between struct...

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Main Authors: Campos, Nauro F., De Grauwe, Paul, Ji, Yuemei
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Bonn 2017
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19395612124911138949-Structural-reforms,-growth-and.htm
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Summary:"This chapter provides a critical overview of the state of the art in the economics literature on structural reforms. It takes stock of theoretical developments, measurement efforts and of the econometric evidence. We start with a simple theoretical framework for the relationship between structural reforms, economic growth and income inequality. We argue that whether structural reforms have a positive or negative impact depends on various factors. The type of reform, timing, sequence and political constraints play crucial roles in determining the effectiveness of reforms on economic growth and income inequality. We conclude by proposing a 7-point agenda for future research."
Physical Description:50 p.
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