This series of books brings together results of an extensive research programme on aspects of the national systems of innovation (NSI) in the five BRICS countri

Inequality has emerged as a key development challenge. It holds implications for economic growth and redistribution and translates into power asymmetries that c

Analyses the importance of inequality and development. This book explores human capital formation, gender inequality, landownership, ethical division and politi

We posit that the relationship between income inequality and economic growth is mediated by the level of equality of opportunity, which we identify with interge

Income inequality is rising. A quarter of a century ago, the average disposable income of the richest 10% in OECD countries was around seven times higher than t