| Title |
The role of income inequality in human development / |
| Another Title |
Pajamų nelygybės įtaka žmogiškajam vystymuisi. |
| Authors |
Mikk, Jann |
| Full Text |
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| Is Part of |
Socialiniai tyrimai. 2008, Nr. 4, p. 78-83.. ISSN 1392-3110 |
| Keywords [eng] |
human development ; Gini index ; economic freedom ; Baltic States ; international comparison |
| Abstract [eng] |
The aim of the research was to compare human development indicators in the Baltic States with indicators in other countries, and to find the relationship between the indicators and income inequality. Data for the research were drawn from the international databases: World Factbook, The Heritage Foundation web site, and others. The Baltic States have high human development and economic freedom indices, but an average Gini Index and Corruption perception Index. Low income inequality is associated with high human development, high PISA test scores, low corruption and thin government. Some opportunities for reducing the Gini Index and raising the Human Development Index are discussed. |
| Type |
Journal article |
| Language |
English |
| Publication date |
2008 |
