Investigating the Causes of 'Hockey Stick' Growth and Its Effects on Poverty and Inequality
A fundamental question arises from the observation of the 'hockey stick' growth pattern: what are the underlying reasons for this economic takeoff, especially given that it occurred in some countries but not others? This inquiry also extends to understanding the consequent transformations in poverty and inequality that accompanied this growth. The text signals that these questions will be explored in subsequent analysis.
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