Constructing a social accounting matrix framework to analyse the impact of public expenditure on income distribution in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Mukaramah-Harun,, A.R. Zakariah,, M. Azali,
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2012
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/6345/1/jeko_47-1.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/6345/; http://www.ukm.my/fep/jem/content/2012-2.html

The use of the social accounting matrix (SAM) in income distribution analysis is a method recommended by economists. However, until now, there have only been a few SAM developed in Malaysia. The last SAM produced for Malaysia was developed in 1984 based upon data from 1970 and has not been updated...