Inequality in Latin America: Breaking with History?

by Michael Walton, David de Ferranti, Francisco H.G. Ferreira, et al.

With the exception of Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean has been one of the regions of the world with the greatest inequality. 'Inequality in Latin America and the Caribbean' explores why the region suffers from such persistent inequality, identifies how it hampers development, and suggests ways to achieve greater equity in the distribution of wealth, incomes and opportunities. The study draws on data from 20 countries based on household...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821356658
• ISBN13: 9780821356654
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 10.8"