Economics, Econometrics and Finance
5 years ago

Fiscal policy in Uganda reduces poverty and inequality, study finds.

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Impact of Fiscal Policy on Poverty and Inequality in Uganda: Fiscal Incidence Analysis using the UNHS 2016/17
Carolina Mejía-Mantilla, Johanna Fajardo-González, Maya Goldman, Jon Jellema, Haley Renda

Paper Summary

The article explores how government spending affects poverty and inequality in Uganda. Researchers used data from a national survey to analyze the impact of fiscal policies on different income groups. They found that social spending programs helped reduce poverty and inequality, especially for the poorest households.

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