While Asia's growth record in recent decades is remarkable, it has been marred by rising inequalities. This book looks at recent trends of income and non-income inequalities in developing Asian countries, discusses their underlying driving forces, and examines key policy issues that need to be addressed to ensure that the benefits of growth will be more equitably shared in Asia. The book also presents a set of country studies that provide rich information on growth, poverty and inequality dynamics and the policy challenges that arise in marching toward inclusive growth.

Examines why Asia needs inclusive growth, what policy ingredients an inclusive growth strategy entails, and how such a strategy can lead to benefits of growth being more equitably shared.

About the Author

Juzhong Zhuang holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Manchester and an MSc in Management Science from Shanghai Maritime University, China. He currently works as Assistant Chief Economist for the Economics and Research Department of the Asian Development Bank. His recent publications include 'The Economics of Climate Change in Southeast Asia: A Regional Review' and 'Inclusive Growth toward a Prosperous Asia: Policy Implications' in the 'Asian Development Review'.

Reviews

'In this collection of 13 chapters of careful and detailed research on poverty and inequality by staff from the Asian Development Bank and their collaborators, future directions for policy innovation are canvassed.' - Kosmas Tsokhas, 'Journal of Contemporary Asia'

Book Information
ISBN 9781843318453
Author Juzhong Zhuang
Format Hardback
Page Count 492
Imprint Anthem Press
Publisher Anthem Press
Weight(grams) 590g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 153mm * 26mm