Policymakers, public commentators, and researchers often cite the Nordic countries as examples of a social and economic model that successfully combines low income inequality with prosperity and growth. This article aims to critically assess this claim by integrating theoretical perspectives and...

This paper examines the long-term relationship between economic growth and inequality in the UK using an endogenous growth model with heterogeneous agents. The model links entrepreneurial incentives to individual wealth, showing how wealth distribution endogenously influences growth. Estimation...

The role of tourism in reducing inequalities has been studied and investigated in the literature. However, the specific effect of tourism investments on decreasing income inequalities, particularly given its capacity to alleviate poverty, has been little studied. Moreover, while existing...