https://capital2016.weaconferences.net 15th May to 15th July 2016 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:29:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://capital2016.weaconferences.net/papers/evolving-wealth-inequality-in-kerala-mapping-the-winners-and-losers/ https://capital2016.weaconferences.net/papers/evolving-wealth-inequality-in-kerala-mapping-the-winners-and-losers/#comments Tue, 10 May 2016 20:09:05 +0000 http://capital2016.weaconferences.net/?post_type=wea_paper&p=84 This article tries to analyze the trends in wealth inequality in Kerala in the post reform period. Historical evolution of inequality has followed a ‘U’ pattern in the state with high inequality in the pre-land reform period, decreased inequality in the period of public action and rising inequality in the liberalization period. Land is found to be the most important asset that determines the household’s wealth status. Wealth inequality in Kerala stands very high and it recorded a significant rise in the post the 90’s. The contemporary nature of accumulation is such that it aids the rich to become richer while the economically weaker sections are pauperized. It also revels in the traditional caste divides helping the privileged caste groups accumulate more at the same time leaving no gain for the historically deprived groups.

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