Evridiki Tsounta: 2 books

Causes and Consequences of Income Inequality

A Global Perspective

by Era Ms. Dabla-Norris, Kalpana Ms. Kochhar, Nujin Mrs. Suphaphiphat
Language: English
Release Date: June 15, 2015

This paper analyzes the extent of income inequality from a global perspective, its drivers, and what to do about it. The drivers of inequality vary widely amongst countries, with some common drivers being the skill premium associated with technical change and globalization, weakening protection for labor,...

Emerging Markets in Transition: Growth Prospects and Challenges

by Luis M. Mr. Cubeddu, Alexander Mr. Culiuc, Ghada Ms. Fayad
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2014

After a short-lived slowdown in the immediate aftermath of the global financial crisis and a swift rebound, emerging markets (EM) are now entering a period of slower growth. In fact, growth is now lower than the post-crisis peak of 2010-11, as well as the rates seen in the decade before the crisis....