【摘要】This paper analyses patterns in regional inequality within and between Malaysia’s 14states, drawing upon estimates of Kuznets/Williamson curves, σ- and β-convergence and spatial spillovers. The path of regional inequality contradicts Kuznets predictions. Regional inequality initially fell but has subsequently risen with further economic development. While Malaysian governments have been successful at reducing poverty, they have been unable to curtail regional inequality in the long run.

【关键词】Economic development;regional inequality;Malaysian states;spatial spillovers

【文献来源】Abdul Jabbar Abdullah;Hristos Doucouliagos;Elizabeth Manning.Papers in Regional Studies.2015（1）