Inequality
Lack of opportunity isn't the problem - inequality is
New research suggests that inequality of opportunity is playing a key role in the relationship between income inequality and economic growth.
Shekhar Aiyar
Shekhar Aiyar is the IMF's Mission Chief for Germany. Previously he headed the Euro Area division. He has worked on a broad range of countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa. His research interests include international macroeconomics, bank regulation, economic growth, and the role of luck in international cricket. He holds a PhD from Brown University.
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