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Title: | Economic Growth and the Distribution of Racial Incomes in the South African Economy |
Author: | McGrath, Michael D. |
Year: | 1985 |
Periodical: | South Africa International |
Volume: | 15 |
Issue: | 4 |
Pages: | 223-232 |
Language: | English |
Geographic term: | South Africa |
Subjects: | income distribution Economics and Trade Ethnic and Race Relations Labor and Employment Development and Technology |
Abstract: | This paper attempts to provide some insights into the historical effects of economic growth on the distribution of incomes in South Africa. It begins by examining the issue of economy-wide income inequality, and then examines the incomes of the racial groups and their relative growth since 1946/47. The incidence of poverty and urban-rural inequalities is then examined. The concluding section speculates on possible future trends. The main emphasis is placed on income inequalities between whites and Africans, although the other racial groups are also discussed. - Ref., tab. |