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From equity to growth : social discontent in developing countries /

In many emerging economies, impressive progress in reducing poverty has been overshadowed by persistent inequality and growing frustration with political elites. This widespread social discontent has driven governments to respond with short-term policies aimed at increasing equity that run the risk...

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Main Authors: Ocampo, José Antonio (Author), Malagón González, Jonathan (Author), Narváez, Andrés (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Columbia University Press, 2026.
Series:Initiative for Policy Dialogue at Columbia: Challenges in Development and Globalization Series.
Subjects:
Economic development > Social aspects > Developing countries.
Equality > Developing countries.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / General
Economic development > Social aspects
Equality
Developing countries
Electronic books.
Table of Contents:
  • The Dilemma Between Equity and Growth
  • The Era of Social Discontent
  • Social Discontent and Politics
  • Antigrowth Equity
  • Progrowth Equity.