Income inequality and economic growth: An empirical investigation in South Africa

This study examines the relationship between income inequality and economic growth in South Africa for period 1989 to 2018. The is motivated by high disparity stagnant that experiencing. Using autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bounds testing technique, we established a long-run inequality. results revealed has negative impact on long run, no effect short run. These are robust with an estimation of ARDL procedure considers structural breaks. Therefore, policymakers should employ strategies entail double national consider distribution policies include human capital accumulation, easily accessible education, reduction labour market dualism.