Relative deprivation, wealth inequality and economic growth

Baochun Peng

doi:10.1007/s00712-008-0014-2

Relative deprivation, wealth inequality and economic growth

Baochun Peng

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Abstract

This paper presents an endogenous growth model where utility depends on relative deprivation as well as consumption. It is shown that a negative relationship exists between wealth inequality and equilibrium growth rate. In addition, if the concern for relative deprivation is strong enough, instantaneous utility decreases while aggregate income increases.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	223-229
Number of pages	7
Journal	Journal of Economics/ Zeitschrift fur Nationalokonomie
Volume	94
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00712-008-0014-2
Publication status	Published - 1 Sept 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Endogenous growth
Inequality
Relative deprivation

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General Business,Management and Accounting
Economics and Econometrics

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Relative deprivation, wealth inequality and economic growth

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