Income inequality in India : pre- and post-reform periods

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2010-09

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Economic and Political Weekly, Mumbai, IN

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This report explores whether changing employment patterns can explain income/wage inequality in India. The first section discusses the variation in wage levels among regular and casual workers. In the second section, inequality in income (consumption) of households and inequality of earnings among wage workers are analyzed. Gender dimensions of inequality are included in the analysis. In urban and rural India, two major factors, intensity of work (total number of days) and educational levels were the most dominant factors contributing to inequality. The contribution of other factors like employment status, or industry groups did not substantially affect inequality.

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ECONOMIC GROWTH, URBAN AREAS, WAGE RATE, SOCIAL INEQUALITY, LABOUR MARKET, POVERTY ALLEVIATION, ECONOMIC REFORM, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, EMPLOYMENT GROWTH, INCOME DISPARITY

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http://hdl.handle.net/10625/45237

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IDRC Research Results / Résultats de recherches du CRDI
2010-2019 / Années 2010-2019
Research Results (GGP) / Résultats de recherches (MCP)