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Income inequality and the informal economy in transition economies

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There is a link between both high levels of income inequality and an informal sector, and increases in inequality. Tax revenue and social safety nets are affected by the growth of the informal sector, and a risein inequality may mean a reduction in trust.

Author: Rosser, J Barkley Jr, Rosser, Marina V., Ahmed, Ehsan
Publisher: Academic Press, Inc.
Publication Name: Journal of Comparative Economics
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0147-5967
Year: 2000
United States, Underground economy

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Employment polarisation and inequality in the UK and Hungary

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Research into the distribution of household income in Hungary from 1987-1995 and in the UK from 1995-96 is presented. Factors contributing to inequality, including patterns of employment and earnings, are examined.

Author: Kattuman, Paul, Redmond, Gerry
Publisher: Academic Press Ltd.
Publication Name: Cambridge Journal of Economics
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0309-166X
Year: 2001
United Kingdom, Employment, Economic policy, Polarization (Social sciences)

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Income inequality in early transition: the case of Hungary 1987-1996

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Research is presented concerning the use of household budget survey data to investigate the inequality of income in Hungary from 1987 to 1996. The substantial increase in income inequality after 1991 is discussed.

Author: Kattuman, Paul, Redmond, Gerry
Publisher: Academic Press, Inc.
Publication Name: Journal of Comparative Economics
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0147-5967
Year: 2001
Social aspects, Taxation, Demographic transition

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Subjects list: Research, Income distribution, Hungary
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