Inclusive Developments through Socio-economic Indicators: New Theoretical and Empirical Insights

Globalization has led to a decrease in global income inequality, but in some contexts, income disparity continues to rise. Social indicators play a serious role in the development of these inequalities, and Inclusive Developments through Socio-economic Indicators: New Theoretical and Empirical Insights provides solutions to pervasive social, global, and economic issues.

Format: Hardback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 19 July 2023
Publisher: Emerald Publishing Limited

The World Bank has reported that globalization has contributed to a decrease in global income inequality. However, in certain situations, income inequality has actually increased, highlighting the fact that a multitude of factors influence wealth and income across different countries and regions. Social indicators, in particular, play a significant role in the development of such disparities, although their impacts have previously been overlooked by economic scholars.

Inclusive Developments through Socio-economic Indicators: New Theoretical and Empirical Insights delves into the roles of various socio-economic indicators in explaining the convergence or inclusiveness of income across different groups of varying wealth, as well as within larger economies. Contributors employ both theoretical and empirical insights from across the globe to offer thought-provoking solutions to pervasive social, global, and economic challenges, including sustainable development.

This book is highly beneficial for researchers, economists, and policy makers, as it encapsulates the roles of different socio-economic indicators in justifying the convergence of income and wealth at a global level. By examining the interplay between these indicators, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the factors that contribute to income inequality and develop strategies to promote more inclusive and equitable societies.

Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804555552