Abstract
This article analyzes forms, structure, drivers and implications of inequalities in Ghana; examines its political economy and suggests remedial policy options and challenges. Regarding economic inequalities, it shows that despite a general reduction in the incidence of income poverty, its depth has increased: with a wider income distribution gap between the poorest and richest households; marked disparities between the well-endowed South and the impoverished North; and a gendered bias in the distribution of wealth assets. Overall, the non-diversified nature of Ghana's recent rapid growth has not boosted employment or reduced inequalities.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 521-530 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Development (Basingstoke) |
Volume | 57 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 2014 |
Keywords
- Income inequalities
- poverty
- rural-urban disparities
- social inequalities
- spatial inequalities