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Nature and Dynamics of Inequalities in Ghana*

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This article analyzes forms, structure, drivers and implications of inequalities in Ghana; examines its political economy and suggests remedial policy options and challenges. Regarding economic inequalities, it shows that despite a general reduction in the incidence of income poverty, its depth has increased: with a wider income distribution gap between the poorest and richest households; marked disparities between the well-endowed South and the impoverished North; and a gendered bias in the distribution of wealth assets. Overall, the non-diversified nature of Ghana’s recent rapid growth has not boosted employment or reduced inequalities.

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  • Eric Osei-Assibey, 2014. "Nature and Dynamics of Inequalities in Ghana*," Development, Palgrave Macmillan;Society for International Deveopment, vol. 57(3-4), pages 521-530, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:develp:v:57:y:2014:i:3-4:p:521-530
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    1. UNDP Regional Bureau for Africa & Ayodele Odusola & Radhika Lal & Rogers Dhilwayo & Isiyaka Sabo & James Neuhaus, "undated". "Drivers of Income Inequality in Burkina Faso, Ghana and the United Republic of Tanzania: A comparative analysis," UNDP Africa Policy Notes 2017-15, United Nations Development Programme, Regional Bureau for Africa.
    2. Albert Novas Somanje & Geetha Mohan & Julia Lopes & Adelina Mensah & Christopher Gordon & Xin Zhou & Mustafa Moinuddin & Osamu Saito & Kazuhiko Takeuchi, 2020. "Challenges and Potential Solutions for Sustainable Urban-Rural Linkages in a Ghanaian Context," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(2), pages 1-19, January.
    3. Odusola, Ayodele & Lal, Radhika & Dhliwayo, Rogers & Sabo, Isiyaka & Neuhaus, James, 2017. "Drivers of Income Inequality in Burkina Faso, Ghana and the United Republic of Tanzania: A comparative analysis," UNDP Africa Reports 270551, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
    4. Kangmennaang, Joseph & Smale, Bryan & Elliott, Susan J., 2019. "‘When you think your neighbour's cooking pot is better than yours’: A mixed-methods exploration of inequality and wellbeing in Ghana," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 242(C).
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