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Dynamics of Income Distribution in a Market Economy: Possibilities for Poverty Allevation

Author : Khalid Saeed

Published in: Complex Systems in Finance and Econometrics

Publisher: Springer New York

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Article Outline

Glossary
Definition of the Subject
Introduction
The Alternative Economic Models and Their Limitations
A System Dynamics Model of Resource Allocation, Production and Entitlements
Replicating Income Distribution Patterns Implicit in Models of Alternative Economic Systems
Feedback Loops Underlying Wage and Income Patterns
Possibilities for Poverty Alleviation
Conclusion
Future Directions
Appendix
Bibliography

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Metadata
Title
Dynamics of Income Distribution in a Market Economy: Possibilities for Poverty Allevation
Author
Khalid Saeed
Copyright Year
2011
Publisher
Springer New York
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7701-4_9