Social Capital and Income Inequality An Empirical Analysis

Title

Social Capital and Income Inequality An Empirical Analysis

Creator

Maya, K.; Kumar, Neeraj

Description

The relationship between income inequality and social capital is examined. Using the India Human Development Survey, which includes variables related to formal and informal social capital, income inequality is seen to adversely impact the formation of formal social capital while significantly contributing to the development of informal social capital in India. Further, evidence of a lower level of social capital among low-income individuals is observed. There is substantial inequality in income distribution that amplifies social capital inequality. Traditional income redistributive policies may prove ineffective when inequality becomes deeply ingrained in society. 2025, Economic and Political Weekly. All rights reserved.

Source

Economic and Political Weekly;Volume;60;Issue;29;pp.51-58

Date

01-01-2025

Publisher

Economic and Political Weekly

Coverage

Maya K., Department of Economics, Christ University, Bengaluru, India; Kumar N., Department of Economics, Christ University, Bengaluru, India

Rights

Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library

Relation

ISSN: 129976;

Format

online

Language

English

Type

Article

Identifier

https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105012961146?origin=resultslist