Evidences from nonparametric and semiparametric unbalanced panel data models with fixed effects show that Kuznets' inverted-U relationship is confirmed when economic development reaches a threshold. The model tests justify semiparametric specification. The integrated net contribution of control...

This paper studies the income inequality and economic development relationship by using unbalanced panel data of OECD and non-OECD countries (regions) for the period 1962-2003. The nonparametric estimation results show that income inequality in OECD countries is almost on the backside of the...

We study whether the model minority stereotype about Asian Americans (e.g., hard-working, intelligent) reduces people's attention to inequality that adversely affects Asians. In a nationally representative US sample (N=3,257), we find that around 90% of the participants either moderately or...

We study whether the model minority stereotype about Asian Americans (e.g., hard-working, intelligent) reduces people's attention to inequality that adversely affects Asians. In a nationally representative US sample (N=3,257), we find that around 90% of the participants either moderately or...