Fiscal policy and inequality in Malaysia

This book analyses the distribution of government expenditure by income group, stratum and state. Besides general expenditure and development expenditure, this book examines government expenditures on social services such as health and education. Fiscal Policy and Inequality in Malaysia also highlig...

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Main Author: Wee, Chong Hui (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia University of Malaya Press 2006
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Summary:This book analyses the distribution of government expenditure by income group, stratum and state. Besides general expenditure and development expenditure, this book examines government expenditures on social services such as health and education. Fiscal Policy and Inequality in Malaysia also highlights the equity implications of the government's fiscal stance, particularly on public health. It also highlights Malaysia's privatisation experiences in terms of contradictions in fiscal stance as well as equity implications.
Item Description:Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Malaya
Physical Description:xxii, 227 pages illustrations 23 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p 209-219) and index
ISBN:9831003209
9789831003206