Monday, December 31, 2007

Income Inequality in Asia

Congradulations! Cambodia ranks third in Asia in terms of income inequality, just 30 years after Khmer Rough turned this country into the most egalitarian society on earth, following by civil wars, communist rule and factional conflicts!!!

Populist measures to soak the rich are not the answer: they would stunt growth. The ADB instead recommends governments focus on policies that lift the incomes of the poor, such as improving rural access to health, education and social protection. More investment in rural infrastructure could boost productivity in farming and increase job opportunities for the poor.

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