Inequality and poverty fell sharply in many Latin American countries during a decade in which voters in ten countries … econometric evidence that social democratic regimes in Brazil and Chile were more successful at reducing inequality and poverty … estimated by xed e ects). Conversely, inequality and poverty in Brazil and Chile fell to historic lows. Second, overall terms of …

poverty and inequality of Uganda's revenue collection instruments and social spending programs. Fiscal policy – including many … of spending in Uganda generally. The impact of fiscal policy on poverty is negligible, while the combination of very …

"Series of well-written articles examines regional poverty and income distribution. Includes separate articles on …

Using comparable fiscal incidence analysis, this paper examines the impact of fiscal policy on inequality and poverty … targeted at the rich. While fiscal policy always reduces inequality, this is not the case with poverty. Fiscal policy increases … poverty in 4 countries using a US$1.25/day PPP poverty line, in 8 countries using a US$2.50/day line, and in 15 countries …