Income inequality and economic development

Hon Kwong LUI

Income inequality and economic development

Hon Kwong LUI

Lingnan College

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Abstract

Has income inequality in Hong Kong risen or declined? The author wonders if income inequality has come down because of Hong Kong's rapid economic growth which enabled the government to invest heavily in education and public housing. His economic analysis concludes ironically otherwise: Income inequality has risen substantially despite the well-intended education and housing policies. Types and degrees of income gaps in Hong Kong (1976-1991) are documented and some suggestions are made.

Original language	English
Publisher	City University of Hong Kong Press
Number of pages	137
ISBN (Print)	9789629370060
Publication status	Published - 1997

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1 No Poverty
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

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Income inequality and economic development

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