Trends in Regional Inequalities in Pakistan: Evidence Since 1998

doi: https://doi.org/10.35536/lje.2008.v13.isp.a12

Sajjad Akhtar



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Abstract

Periodic research and documentation of the extent and nature of inter-regional and intra-regional inequalities is a pre-requisite for formulating cost effective interventions for the promotion of spatially balanced and sustainable development. These interventions can be in the shape of increased fiscal resource transfers and/or fiscal incentives to the private sector for promoting investments in lagging regions. The analysis of inter-regional and intra-regional consumption and non-consumption inequalities in this paper are a preliminary attempt at assessing their status.

Keywords

Pakistan, Inequality, Consumption, Social Indicator