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Inequality destroys the benefits of positive economic growth for the poor

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Inequality cancels out the influence of positive economic growth in terms of poverty reduction - in the context of economic shocks and low growth.

South Africa’s economy has shown more than once that a steep rise in GDP does not result in a comparable decrease in poverty.

Inequality significantly increases the probability of being in poverty and poverty intensity.

When the economy grows positively, there is up to 14% reduction in the probability of being poor, says researcher Ngepah .

Positive growth benefits the poor the most’, he adds.

Social safety nets are often put in place during times of economic shocks or negative economic growth.

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English

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