Relationship between poverty and inequality: a case study of Bumiputera household in the Northern States of Malaysia

• Main Authors: Bahari, Zakaria, Mohd, Saidatulakmal, Hamat, Abdul Fatah Che
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: H Social Sciences (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/35089/1/PPIK16.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/35089/

The relationship between poverty and inequality has never been straightforward. While some research found that poverty does not mirror inequality, others found that a change in income inequality definitely affects poverty. Malaysia has been applauded by international organizations for its success...