Structural Adjustment and Income Distribution: Issues and Experiences - Softcover

Khan, Azizur Rahman

 
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Synopsis

Structural adjustment and economic stabilization programmes are alleged in many developing countries to have imposed a high social cost in terms of the distribution of income and the incidence of poverty. This study develops a framework for selecting appropriate instruments to optimize efficiency and equity in these countries, as well as those in transition to a market economy.

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