Spatial disparities in human development: perspectives from Asia

Ravi Kanbur; Anthony J. Venables

ISBN 10: 9280811223 / ISBN 13: 9789280811223

Published by United Nations University Press, 2006

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THERE ARE NO TARIFFS OR CUSTOMS DUTIES ON BOOKS. Spatial disparities are a measure of the unequal distribution of income, wealth, power and resources between peoples in different locations. As a dimension of overall inequality, spatial disparities have added significance when combined with regional divisions and political and ethnic tensions that can undermine social and political stability. This book focuses on issues of poverty and inequality that are directly related to the Millennium Development Goals. The authors examine spatial disparities in countries and regions that are attracting considerable professional and political attention, such as China, Russia and Central Asian countries. Book Condition: Quite heavy wear on the bottom edge and one small tear, light wear elsewhere.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Spatial disparities in human development: perspectives from Asia
• Publisher: United Nations University Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9280811223
• ISBN 13: 9789280811223
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

This book focuses on issues of poverty and inequality that are directly related to the Millennium Development Goals. It addresses a wide range of issues, including interlinkages between conflict and inequality, poverty mapping, and the causes and consequences of inequality. It applies the latest research techniques, such as regression-based decomposition, poverty decomposition, and computable general equilibrium models. The authors examine spatial disparities in areas including China, Russia, and Central Asian countries. Containing theoretical and empirical contributions by some of the most prominent economists in the area of inequality and development studies, this book will be of interests to economists, sociologists, and policymakers in Asia and elsewhere.

About the Author

Ravi Kanbur is the T. H. Lee Professor of World Affairs and professor of economics at Cornell University. Anthony J.Venables is chief economist in the UK Department for International Development and professor of international economics at the Lo