Income levels and inequality in Colombia: an econometric study by departments
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Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to analyze theoretically and empirically the link between growth and income inequality in Colombia by regions. Economic heterogeneities and socioeconomic indicators are considered in the inquiry of that relation. Per capita household income by department is considered as a reference of microeconomic welfare, Gini coefficient and Theil index are estimated as inequality indicators, the period from 2002 to 2016 is studied, and different econometric specifications are estimated to check consistency and robustness in the results. According with the estimations, the link between growth and income inequality in Colombia, at regional level, is not plain to understand because the results change depend on specification and methodology estimated.
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