MIND THE GAP On The Widening Gap Between The Rich and The Poor
By Muhammed Abdul Khalid
June 2012 COVER STORY
The gap between the rich and the poor in Malaysia is widening, and is almost among the largest in Asia. Why is this the case despite the government’s economic policy being anchored on the framework of growth with redistribution? Is there still scope for policymakers to reduce the inequalities?Not too long ago, the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) launched its 2011 Human Development Report. I am not going to comment on Malaysia’s ranking in the Human Development Index – we...
Muhammed Abdul Khalid
Dr Muhammed Abdul Khalid is an economist based in Kuala Lumpur.
