Abstract:Inequality is on the rise in many parts of Asia despite decades of economic growth and falling poverty. The concern over widening income and wealth gaps has further increased following the COVID-19 pandemic, which has also revived the discussion on the role of public policy in ensuring more equal market outcomes and social opportunities. This guest editorial introduces the special issue proposed by the Global Labor Organization (GLO) on inequality in Asia which includes ten papers by academics and policy resea… Show more
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