The developer’s dilemma: Structural transformation, inequality dynamics, and inclusive growth

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The Division for Inclusive Social Development (DISD) of UN DESA is organizing a hybrid event on 28 September 2022 from 3pm-4:30pm (New York time). The event is moderated by Navid Hanif, Assistant Secretary-General for Economic Development in DESA, with Yanchun Zhang, Chief Statistician of the Human Development Report Office.

Please join Kunal Sen in the presentation of his new book, “The developer’s dilemma: Structural transformation, inequality dynamics, and inclusive growth”.  The book reflects on the challenge that countries face during periods of economic development – the tension between building a productive economy and the unequal distribution of its benefits.

Economic development theory suggests that the process of structural transformation leads to upward pressure on inequality. Drawing on case studies from nine developing countries, The developer’s dilemma shows that rising inequality is not inevitable. In-depth analysis reveals insights into the pathways of structural transformation and the likely inequality effects – and the specific policy approaches that can best mitigate the increase in inequality.

Join the hybrid event – register here.

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