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Inequality and growth in neo-Kaleckian and Cambridge growth theory

This paper examines the relationship between inequality and growth in the neo-Kaleckian and Cambridge growth models. The paper explores the channels whereby functional and personal income distribution impact growth. The growth - inequality relationship can be negative or positive, depending on the economy's characteristics. Contrary to widespread claims, inequality per se does not impact growth through macroeconomic channels. Instead, both growth and inequality are impacted by changes in the underlying forms and pattern of income payments. However, inequality is critical at the microeconomic level as it explains differences in household propensities to consume which are at the foundation of neo-Kaleckian and Cambridge growth theory.

Sprache
Englisch

Erschienen in
Series: IMK Working Paper ; No. 167

Klassifikation
Wirtschaft
General Aggregative Models: Keynes; Keynesian; Post-Keynesian
Aggregate Factor Income Distribution
Thema
income inequality
growth
neo-Kaleckian theory
Cambridge growth theory

Ereignis
Geistige Schöpfung
(wer)
Palley, Thomas I.
Ereignis
Veröffentlichung
(wer)
Hans-Böckler-Stiftung, Institut für Makroökonomie und Konjunkturforschung (IMK)
(wo)
Düsseldorf
(wann)
2016

Handle
URN
urn:nbn:de:101:1-20160613770
Letzte Aktualisierung
10.03.2025, 11:42 MEZ

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Objekttyp

  • Arbeitspapier

Beteiligte

  • Palley, Thomas I.
  • Hans-Böckler-Stiftung, Institut für Makroökonomie und Konjunkturforschung (IMK)

Entstanden

  • 2016

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