نوع مقاله : علمی
نویسندگان
1 دانشجوی دکتری/ گروه اقتصاد/ دانشکده اقتصاد و حسابداری/ دانشگاه رازی/ کرمانشاه/ ایران
2 استاد/ گروه اقتصاد/ دانشکده اقتصاد و حسابداری/ دانشگاه رازی/ کرمانشاه/ ایران
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عنوان مقاله [English]
نویسندگان [English]
Inflation and the Gini coefficient are two key indicators in macroeconomic analysis, with a complex relationship between them. Severe inflation can increase income inequality, as the purchasing power of low-income households declines more rapidly, while high-income groups may benefit from rising prices. On the other hand, under certain conditions, moderate inflation may help reduce inequality, particularly if appropriate fiscal and monetary policies are implemented. Inflation thus plays a crucial role in shaping income inequality, but the nature and intensity of this effect remain theoretically and empirically debated, with no definitive conclusion.This study examines the impact of inflation on income inequality in Iran using the ARDL model over the period 1991–2023. The findings indicate that income inequality in Iran is influenced by macroeconomic variables differently in the short run and the long run. In the short run, inflation and price liberalization are the main drivers of widening income gaps, while economic growth has a reducing effect, and liquidity shows mixed impacts depending on institutional structures. In the long run, the effects of inflation and price liberalization are moderated and not statistically significant, whereas economic growth significantly reduces inequality. Liquidity, if directed toward non-productive and speculative activities, can exacerbate class disparities. Overall, the results suggest that controlling inflation, designing compensatory policies alongside price liberalization, managing liquidity, and fostering sustainable economic growth are essential policy requirements for reducing income inequality in Iran.
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