Fair Progress?: Economic Mobility Across Generations Around the World

Narayan, Ambar; Van Der Weide, Roy; Cojocaru, Alexandru; Lakner, Christoph; Redaelli, Silvia; Gerszon Mahler, Daniel; Ramasubbaiah, Rakesh Gupta N.; Thewissen, Stefan

ISBN 10: 1464812101 / ISBN 13: 9781464812101

Published by The World Bank, 2018

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pp. 176.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fair Progress?: Economic Mobility Across Generations Around the World
• Publisher: The World Bank
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1464812101
• ISBN 13: 9781464812101
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Fair Progress? Economic Mobility across Generations around the World focuses on an issue that has gotten much attention in the developed world, but will present new data and analysis covering most of the world including developing economies. The analysis considers whether those born in poverty or in prosperity are destined to remain in the same economic circumstances into which they were born, and looks back over a half a century at whether children's lives are better or worse than their parents' in different parts of the world. It suggests local, national, and global actions and policies that can help break the cycle of poverty, paving the way for the next generation to realize their potential and improve their lives.

About the Author

The World Bank came into formal existence in 1945 following the international ratification of the Bretton Woods agreements. It is a vital source of financial and technical assistance to developing countries around the world. The organization's activities are focused on education, health, agriculture and rural development, environmental protection, establishing and enforcing regulations, infrastructure development, governance and legal institutions development. The World Bank is made up of two unique development institutions owned by its 185 Member Countries. The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) focuses on middle income and creditworthy poor countries and the International Development Association (IDA), which focuses on the poorest countries in the world.