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Effects Of Globalization On Inequality In Latin America, Andrew T. Kebalka
Effects Of Globalization On Inequality In Latin America, Andrew T. Kebalka
Empirical Economic Bulletin, An Undergraduate Journal
This paper explores the relationship between globalization and inequality in Latin American countries. The study uses a number of different globalization indicators in conjunction with the globalization index developed by Dreher (2006). The study works to identify whether globalization has effect income equality and whether specific components of globalization have a greater magnitude of impact on inequality over others within the region. The conclusion of the study is that GDP per capita, foreign direct investment, and trade intensity have the greatest effects on income inequality.