Impact of Income Inequality on the Rate of Economic Growth: an Approach to Modelling
Abstract
A model of economic growth where subjective discount rates of consumers and the production function are formed endogenously is proposed. It is shown that the set of balanced growth equilibria is a continuum which can be parameterized by an index of inequality. Under some assumptions, the dependence of the balanced growth rate on this index has an inverted U-shaped form. Some empirical evidence supporting this form of dependence are provided.
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Economic Growth
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2006-03-30
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Борисов, К. Ю., & Подкорытова, О. А. (2006). Impact of Income Inequality on the Rate of Economic Growth: an Approach to Modelling. St Petersburg University Journal of Economic Studies, (1), 155–168. Retrieved from https://economicsjournal.spbu.ru/article/view/4213
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