What Factors Affect Income Inequality?

Authors

Cayleigh Brassfield, Fort Hays State UniversityFollow
Sam Schreyer, Fort Hays State UniversityFollow

Classification

Empirical Undergraduate

Abstract

A major issue impacting the world economy today is income inequality. Our research examines the relationship that income inequality has on gross domestic product (GDP) and other contributing factors. Contrary to popular belief, income inequality may not be good for an economy. Low levels of inequality have a positive correlation with economic growth while high levels have a negative one. Our research analyzes the differences in income inequality between regions. Indicators from the world bank will be analyzed to validate our expectations.

Department/Program

Economics, Finance, & Accounting

Submission Type

online only poster

DOI

10.58809/YBOH3412

Date

4-22-2020

Rights

Copyright the Author(s)

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Recommended Citation

Brassfield, Cayleigh and Schreyer, Sam (2020) "What Factors Affect Income Inequality?," SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days: Vol. 2020, Article 8.
DOI: 10.58809/YBOH3412
Available at: https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad/vol2020/iss2020/8