Poverty, Inequality, and Inclusive Growth in Asia: Measurement, Policy Issues, and Country Studies
ISBN: 9780857288066
Platform/Publisher: Cambridge Core / Anthem Press
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While Asia's growth record in recent decades is remarkable, it has been marred by rising inequalities. This book looks at recent trends of income and non-income inequalities in developing Asian countries, discusses their underlying driving forces, and examines key policy issues that need to be addressed to ensure that the benefits of growth will be more equitably shared in Asia. The book also presents a set of country studies that provide rich information on growth, poverty and inequality dynamics and the policy challenges that arise in marching toward inclusive growth.


Juzhong Zhuang holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Manchester and an MSc in Management Science from Shanghai Maritime University, China. He currently works as Assistant Chief Economist for the Economics and Research Department of the Asian Development Bank. His recent publications include 'The Economics of Climate Change in Southeast Asia: A Regional Review' and 'Inclusive Growth toward a Prosperous Asia: Policy Implications' in the 'Asian Development Review'.

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