Have economic growth and institutional quality contributed to poverty and inequality reduction in Asia?

Perera, Liyanage Devangi H.; Lee, Grace H.Y.

doi:10.1016/j.asieco.2013.06.002

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“…Existing studies regarding growth tend to focus more on the quality of institutions (e.g. Apergis & Payne, 2014;Law, Azman-Saini, & Ibrahim, 2013;Perera & Lee, 2013;Young & Sheehan, 2014). Law et al (2013) examined whether the growth effect of financial development in countries with distinct levels when of institutional development differs.…”

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“…The results demonstrate that the impact of finance on growth is positive and significant only after a certain threshold level of institutional development has been attained. Furthermore, Perera and Lee (2013) recommend that measures are taken to improve the level of institutional quality (corruption, democratic accountability, and bureaucratic quality) in the developing countries, in East and South Asia, and should address the problems of poverty and income distribution. Similarly, Apergis and Payne (2014) provided a study that re-examines the impact of oil abundance on economic growth in a number of MENA (Middle East and North African) countries for the period 1990-2013.…”

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Banks and economic growth in developing countries: What about Islamic banks?

Daly

Frikha

2016

Cogent Economics & Finance

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Islamic banks (IBs) have a significant role in the growth of gross domestic product of the developing countries. The Islamic participatory schemes integrate the assets of lenders and borrowers. They allow enable IBs to lend on a longer term basis to create projects with higher risk-return profiles and, thus, to support economic growth. Our investigation examines the contribution of Islamic finance in economic growth. Using a panel data-set, we compare between IBs and conventional banks in their adding to economic growth. We studied a sample of 120 banks between 2005 and 2012. By means of three ordinary least-square regressions, our empirical investigation reveals that the development of non-usurious banks supports economic growth. Moreover, the cooperation between the two financing modes improves economic growth. The integration of this new funding never neglected the role of the conventional method of financing. The practice of IBs is also away from their theoretical mode in terms of participation results.

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Banks and economic growth in developing countries: What about Islamic banks?

Daly

Frikha

2016

Cogent Economics & Finance

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“…Recent evidence shows that due to globalization, economic growth in Asia has increased the occurrence of relative poverty or income inequality [3]. The emergence of an M-type society is growing more apparent based on the implementation of a free economic market system, resulting in the disappearance of a good part of the middle class and the polarization of classes.…”

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“…Historically, and until now, support for relevant policies, theories, and methods has come from diverse disciplines, such as economics [3], environmental science [4], design [5], and ecosystems [6]. However, balancing these three aspects remains a challenge, based on emerging issues and existing contexts that have not yet been fully explored.…”

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Establishing Design Strategies and an Assessment Tool of Home Appliances to Promote Sustainable Behavior for the New Poor

Nagai

Shih

2018

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Abstract:Environmental benefits related to home appliance life cycles depend on how these products are used. Designing home appliances that promote sustainable behavior is an effective way to reduce environmental impacts. This study aimed to increase relevant opportunities for promoting sustainable behavior practices on the new poor through home appliances, which is rarely discussed in the fields of design for sustainable behavior (DfSB) and product design. In particular, relevant assessment tools or indicators are lacking in DfSB, and people's use of home appliances is generally unsustainable. Therefore, repertory grid technology was used to understand the perceptions of the new poor, develop an assessment tool, and construct design strategies for home appliances that promote sustainable behavior. Data were collected from the new poor and from designers. Through cluster and principal component analyses, three strategy types were proposed that corresponded to different product features, suggestions, and guidance. In addition, the effectiveness and potential of an assessment tool were demonstrated using the Wilcoxon rank test. The findings could be used by designers, retailers, and green marketers to propose effective product design programs that promote sustainable behavior of the new poor during product use.

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“…Ehrhart (2009) and Galor (2009) present an exhaustive overview of theoretical approaches and empirical evidence on economic growth and inequality, especially in developed economies. Barro (2000) and Perera and Lee (2013) focus more strongly on developing countries. Alderson and Nielsen (2002), Mahler (2004) or Acemoglu (1998) emphasize the effect of economic globalization and technical change on inequality.…”

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Income inequality and oligarchs in Russian regions: A note

Fidrmuc

Gundacker

2017

European Journal of Political Economy

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Standard-Nutzungsbedingungen:Die Dokumente auf EconStor dürfen zu eigenen wissenschaftlichen Zwecken und zum Privatgebrauch gespeichert und kopiert werden.Sie dürfen die Dokumente nicht für öffentliche oder kommerzielle Zwecke vervielfältigen, öffentlich ausstellen, öffentlich zugänglich machen, vertreiben oder anderweitig nutzen.Sofern die Verfasser die Dokumente unter Open-Content-Lizenzen (insbesondere CC-Lizenzen) zur Verfügung gestellt haben sollten, gelten abweichend von diesen Nutzungsbedingungen die in der dort genannten Lizenz gewährten Nutzungsrechte. We trace the rise of the so called oligarchs in post-Soviet Russia and examine their relationship to income distribution in Russia. When Russia moved to a market economy in the 1990s a new business elite evolved. Russia's distinctive path towards market economy, among other factors, gave rise to the oligarchs who now control large parts of the economy and have a strong standing within politics and society. Using a unique regional data set on the locations of oligarchs' businesses across the Russian regions, we test Acemoglu's (2008) proposition that oligarchic societies experience extreme income inequality. Our results show significantly higher levels of income inequality in regions with a higher presence of oligarchs. Terms of use: Documents inJEL-Codes: L220, D430, P250, P310.

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Have economic growth and institutional quality contributed to poverty and inequality reduction in Asia?

Abstract: While economic growth has been cited as one of the main factors behind the reduction in absolute poverty, the persisting problem of poverty in developing countries

Cited by 149 publications

References 56 publications

Banks and economic growth in developing countries: What about Islamic banks?

Banks and economic growth in developing countries: What about Islamic banks?

Establishing Design Strategies and an Assessment Tool of Home Appliances to Promote Sustainable Behavior for the New Poor

Income inequality and oligarchs in Russian regions: A note

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