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Economic freedom, economic development and income inequality in Asia: an analysis from the Kuznets curve perspective
Abstract
The impact of economic freedom on income inequality has been inconclusive in the literature. Previous studies also show the importance of economic freedom in boosting economic development, whereas the Kuznets curve theory indicates the inverted U-shaped relationship between economic development and income inequality. Thus, economic development may play an important role in moderating the nexus of economic freedom and income inequality. This study throws light on the effects of economic freedom, economic development, and their interaction on income inequality in 35 Asian economies during 2000–2018 from the Kuznets curve’s perspective. Our empirical results demonstrate that initially economic freedom increases income inequality, then until a threshold of economic development, economic freedom reduces income inequality. In addition, the inverted U-shaped Kuznets curve of economic development and income inequality is confirmed in the context of the Asian continent. The robustness of our results is ensured with different proxies of economic freedom and various estimators.
期刊介绍:
Journal of the Asia Pacific Economy (JAPE) is concerned primarily with the developing economies within Pacific Asia and South Asia. It aims to promote greater understanding of the complex factors that have influenced and continue to shape the transformation of the diverse economies in this region. Studies on developed countries will be considered only if they have implications for the developing countries in the region. The journal''s editorial policy is to maintain a sound balance between theoretical and empirical studies. JAPE publishes research papers in economics but also welcomes papers that deal with economic issues using a multi-disciplinary approach. Submissions may range from overviews spanning the region or parts of it, to papers with a detailed focus on particular issues facing individual countries. JAPE has a broad readership, which makes papers concerned with narrow and detailed technical matters inappropriate for inclusion. In addition, papers should not be simply one more application of a formal model or statistical technique used elsewhere. Authors should note that discussion of results must make sense intuitively, and relate to the institutional and historical context of the geographic area analyzed. We particularly ask authors to spell out the practical policy implications of their findings for governments and business. In addition to articles, JAPE publishes short notes, comments and book reviews. From time to time, it also publishes special issues on matters of great importance to economies in the Asia Pacific area.