Open AccessThe Problem of Inequality ∗
Author(s) -
Dev S. Mahendra
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
review of development and change
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2632-055X
pISSN - 0972-2661
DOI - 10.1177/0972266120170101
Subject(s) - inequality , consumption (sociology) , social inequality , economic inequality , development economics , economics , income inequality metrics , language change , agriculture , economic growth , demographic economics , sociology , geography , social science , mathematics , art , mathematical analysis , archaeology , literature
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.
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