The Income Inequality and Domestic Terrorism Nexus: Fresh Evidence from Pakistan

Authors

  • Muhammad Shahbaz COMSATS Institute of Information Technology, Lahore-54000, Pakistan
  • Faridul Islam Department of Economics, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD 21251
  • Muhammad Sabihuddin Butt Applied Economic Research Centre, Islamabad-44000, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30537/sijmb.v1i1.82

Keywords:

Inequality, Terrorism, Pakistan.

Abstract

We examine the relationship between income inequality and domestic terrorism economic growth, education and trade openness. Results indicate that rise in income-inequality promotes terrorism. Lopsided economic growth and unequal access to education accentuate inequality and contribute to terrorism.

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2014-10-27

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2014): SIJMB Volume 1 No. 1 (July - December, 2014)

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