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Income inequality in Russian regions: comparative analysis

This article reviews the domestic and foreign studies which empirically analyze inter-regional income inequality in Russia. The studies are grouped according to the statistical approaches applied in these studies (cross-sectional analysis, time series analysis, and distribution dynamics analysis). The adequacy of the techniques used and data analyzed is discussed. We also consider the issue of relationship between studying inter-regional income inequality and policy implications.

Gluschenko K. P. [email protected]

Keywords: innovations gross regional product Russian regions inter-regional inequality incomes