Three decades in ten graphs: inclusive development in Latin America in the light of household surveys
No. 94 (2023-07-19)Author(s)
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Jessica BraccoUniversidad Nacional de la Plata
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Leonardo GaspariniUniversidad Nacional de la Plata
Abstract
This paper analyzes the development of Latin America during the last three decades by using growth incidence curves and weighted growth rates calculated on the basis of harmonized microdata from national household surveys. Over the past three decades, Latin America has made progress in most basic socioeconomic indicators. On average, growth in income and in some educational and housing variables has been more intense among the lower income strata. In contrast, in other important dimensions (eg. higher education, female labor participation) progress was slower among the most vulnerable. The evidence indicates that despite progress in almost all dimensions of development captured in household surveys, the shortfalls and gaps remain enormous.
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