The resurgence of income inequality in Asia-Pacific: the role of trade openness, educational attainment and institutional quality

• Main Authors: Sharon, G. M. Koh, Grace, H. Y. Lee, Audrey, K. L. Siah
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2022
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/21389/1/The%20Resurgence%20of%20Income%20Inequality%20in%20Asia-Pacific%20The%20Role%20of%20Trade%20Openness%2C.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/21389/; https://ejournals.ukm.my/jem/
• Institution: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Within-country inequality is on the rise in many Asian countries despite rapid educational expansion, poverty reduction and export-driven macroeconomic growth. This trend raises questions about the role and effectiveness of governments in redistributing income and wealth. Therefore, our study re-exa...