Inequality in Latin America : breaking with history?

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With the exception of Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean has been one of the regions of the world with the greatest inequality. Inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean: Breaking with History? explores why the region suffers from such persistent inequality, identifies how it hampers development, and suggests ways to achieve greater equity in the distribution of wealth, incomes and opportunities. The study draws on data from 20 countries based on household surveys covering 3.6 million people, and reviews extensive economic, sociological and political science studies on inequality in Latin America. To address the deep historical roots of inequality in Latin America, and the powerful contemporary economic, political and social mechanisms that sustain it, Inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean outlines four broad areas for action by governments and civil society groups to break this destructive pattern: Build more open political and social institutions, that allow the poor and historically subordinate groups to gain a greater share of agency, voice and power in society. Ensure that economic institutions and policies seek greater equity, through sound macroeconomic management and equitable, efficient crisis resolution institutions, that avoid the large regressive redistributions that occur during crises, and that allow for saving in good times to enhance access by the poor to social safety nets in bad times. Increase access by the poor to high-quality public services, especially education, health, water and electricity, as well as access to farmland and the rural services. Protect and enforce the property rights of the urban poor. Reform income transfer programs so that they reach the poorest families. … celý popis

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David M. De Ferranti
Světová banka

Typ dokumentu

Knihy

Fyzický popis

xii, 380 s. : il. ; 28 cm

Vydáno

Washington : World Bank, c2004

Edice

World Bank Latin American and Caribbean studies. Viewpoints

Témata

sociální nerovnost > Latinská Amerika

sociální nerovnost > Karibská oblast

Latinská Amerika > sociální poměry

Latinská Amerika > hospodářské poměry

Karibská oblast > sociální poměry

Karibská oblast > hospodářské poměry

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ISBN

0-8213-5665-8