Growth and Distribution Analysis in SAM Models: Developing Countries

21 Pages Posted: 1 Mar 2016

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S. I. Cohen

Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) - Department of Economics; University of Dubai

Date Written: February 28, 2016

Abstract

The paper introduces the social accounting matrix, SAM, and treats the conversion of the SAM into an economy wide model that employs fixed relative prices and clears market imbalances via flexible quantities. The paper reviews multiplier results relating to the trade-off between economic growth and income distribution for ten developing countries. It then continues with decomposing these multipliers in various effects, identifying sector and institutional gainers and losers, and highlighting the significance of dual structures in production (formal and informal sectors) and earnings (poor and rich household groups) in generating interdependent patterns of growth and distribution.

Keywords: SAM, multipliers, growth and distribution, gainers and losers, public spending and transfers

JEL Classification: C54, H3, H5, O1, O21, O47, O5, O57, P52

Suggested Citation

Cohen, Solomon I., Growth and Distribution Analysis in SAM Models: Developing Countries (February 28, 2016). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2739303 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.2739303

Solomon I. Cohen (Contact Author)

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Rotterdam, 3000 DR
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University of Dubai ( email )

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Dubai, 14143
United Arab Emirates

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