| By: |
Konstantin Gluschenko |
| Abstract: |
This paper provides an overview of methodologies used to analyze
inter-regional income inequality,and a critical survey of empirical studies
that deal with Russian regions. It discusses implications of the growth theory
regarding dynamics of inter-economy income inequality. Methodologies for
empirically analyzing income inequality are classified as the cross-section
approach, time series approach, and distribution dynamics approach. Specific
methodologies are described within the framework of this classification,
touching upon the subject of their applicability fields. The survey of studies
on income inequality among Russian regions summarizes more than 30 papers
grouped according to main approaches used for the analyses. |
| Keywords: |
spatial inequality, convergence, economic growth, beta-convergence, distribution dynamics, income mobility, Russian regions. |
| JEL: |
C20 D31 O15 O18 O41 P25 R11 R15 |
| Date: |
2010–04–01 |
| URL: |
http://d.repec.org/n?u=RePEc:wdi:papers:2010-984&r=cis |