December 6, 2025Development Studies ResearchOpen Access

Impact of public expenditure on income inequality: a comparative evidence from low-and lower-middle-income Sub-Saharan African economies

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Public expenditure on education significantly reduces income inequality, highlighting critical economic dynamics.
In a study of 40 economies over 22 years, public expenditure components on health and education impact inequality.
Analysis employs the Driscoll-Kraay technique to address cross-sectional dependence and ensure robust findings.
Findings suggest that tailored approaches are necessary due to the heterogeneity in low and middle-income economies.

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Observational analysis shows public expenditure on education significantly reduces income inequality in low-income economies, indicating urgent policy needs.

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Mulatu Fekadu Zerihun (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69337cceb3f947a0a1259bcd https://doi.org/10.1080/21665095.2025.2594187

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Observational analysis shows public expenditure on education significantly reduces income inequality in low-income economies, indicating urgent policy needs.

Impact of public expenditure on income inequality: a comparative evidence from low-and lower-middle-income Sub-Saharan African economies

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Impact of public expenditure on income inequality: a comparative evidence from low-and lower-middle-income Sub-Saharan African economies

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