Narrowing Disparities Using Taxation and Other Economic Incentives and Disincentives
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چکیده
1. Increasing Economic and Social Disparity 2. Globalization, Disparities, and Sustainability 3. Overview of Economic Policies for Narrowing Disparities 3.1. Taxation 3.2. Social Expenditure 3.3. Labor Market Policy 3.4. Monetary Policy and Macroeconomic Policy 3.5. Institutional Systems 4. Obstacles for Governments to Overcome 5. Global Efforts for Poverty Reduction: World Bank Strategic Shifts 5.1. International Development Goals 5.2. The World Bank’s Two Strategic Shifts 5.3. Does Foreign Aid Help Reduce Poverty? 6. Microcredit Programs: Successful Economic Incentives for Poverty Reduction 6.1. The Purpose of Microcredit Programs 6.2. Experience in Bangladesh 6.3. Global Development of Microcredit Programs 6.4. Outcomes of Microcredit Programs 6.5. Limitations of Microcredit Programs Glossary Bibliography Biographical Sketch
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