| Description |
1 online resource. |
| Series |
Routledge studies in the modern world economy ; 142 |
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Routledge studies in the modern world economy ; 142.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 10, 2015). |
| Contents |
Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of Figures; List of Tables; Preface; Notes on Contributors; 1 Introduction; Overview; Structure of the book; Overview of the chapters; 2 Are luxury goods really luxuries? The validity of the Törnqvist-Wold hypothesis; 1. Introduction; 2. Data used for the analysis; 3. Estimating demand functions for nineteen commodities in the food category; 4. The linear expenditure system (LES) and the quadratic expenditure system (QES); 5. The Törnqvist-Wold hypothesis regarding necessities and luxuries. |
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6. Comparisons of empirical findings conducted by Deaton (1987, 1988, 1990) and Maki (1998, 2002) regarding the validity of the Törnqvist-Wold hypothesis7. Conclusion; 3 Engel's Law in Vietnam and the Philippines: effects of in-kind consumption on inequality and poverty; 1. Introduction; 2. Data used for empirical analysis of consumer behavior in Vietnam and the Philippines; 3. Engel curves in Vietnam and the Philippines; 4. The role of in-kind transactions; 5. Implications; 6. Conclusion. |
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4 Informal agriculture sector in Indonesia: big in size, small in contribution, and full of the working poor1. What is the informal economy?; 2. The gap between the formal and informal sectors; 3. Poverty: households engaged in informal employment in agriculture or nonagriculture sectors; 4. Case study of regional differences between the two provinces; 5. Summary and policy implications; 5 Effects of remittances on income inequality and poverty in the Philippines; 1. Introduction; 2. Income, inequality, and poverty profile; 3. Determinants of the migration decision. |
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4. Effects of remittances on inequality and poverty5. Conclusion; 6 Area disparity of income and expenditure in Sri Lanka: based on micro-data sets of the Household Income and Expenditure Survey of 2006-2007; 1. Introduction; 2. Overview of Household Income and Expenditure Survey of Sri Lanka; 3. Income and expenditure; 4. Income and expenditure of specific households; 5. Conclusion; 7 The agricultural sector in Thailand's middle-income stage; 1. Introduction; 2. Economic development in Thailand; 3. Theoretical models; 4. Estimation; 5. Conclusion. |
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8 The possibility of a border economic zone: Asian Golden Quadrangle1. Introduction; 2. The Golden Quadrangle; 3. Progress of the Greater Mekong Subregion Program; 4. Enhancing partnerships with foreign countries; 5. Policy recommendations for the development of the GQ; 6. Conclusion; 9 Development of the fishery systems in modern Taiwan; 1. Introduction; 2. Introducing Japanese fishery systems in Taiwan; 3. Development of fisheries in modern Taiwan; 4. Characteristics of fishery systems in Taiwan; 5. Conclusion; 10 Conclusion; Index. |
| Summary |
There are many problems regarding poverty, inequality and growth in developing countries in Asia and Africa. Policy makers at the national level and at international institutions such as the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund and others have implemented various policies in order to decrease poverty and inequality. This book provides empirical observations on Asian countries and Africa. Each chapter provides theoretical and empirical analysis on regional case studies with an emphasis on policy implications. The book will be of use to many who wish to assess and improve policies in developing countries and mitigate poverty and inequality, and stimulate growth, by drawing on relevant empirical research and economic theories. Clearly, there have been numerous policy failures and the book aims to provide a basis for improving policies and outcomes based on relevant empirical observations.-- Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
Taylor & Francis Taylor & Francis eBooks: Open Access |
| Subject |
Poverty -- Developing countries.
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Equality -- Developing countries.
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Urbanization -- Developing countries.
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Developing countries -- Economic conditions -- 21st century.
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BUSINESS & ECONOMICS -- Economics -- Macroeconomics.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Economic Conditions.
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Economic history. (OCoLC)fst00901974
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Equality. (OCoLC)fst00914456
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Poverty. (OCoLC)fst01074093
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Urbanization. (OCoLC)fst01162722
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Developing countries. (OCoLC)fst01242969
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| Chronological Term |
2000-2099
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Maki, Atsushi, 1948- editor.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Poverty, inequality and growth in developing countries. 1 Edition. New York : Routledge, 2015 9781138023260 (DLC) 2014046582 (OCoLC)899113765 |
| ISBN |
9781315696058 (electronic book) |
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1315696053 (electronic book) |
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9781317444794 (electronic book) |
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1317444795 (electronic book) |
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9781138023260 (hardback) |
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9781317444800 (e-book ; PDF) |
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1317444809 |
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9781317444787 (e-book ; Mobi) |
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1317444787 |
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1138023264 |
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9781138023260 |
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9781138067295 (paperback) |
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1138067296 |
| Standard No. |
10.4324/9781315696058 doi |
