Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/173521 
Year of Publication: 
2016
Series/Report no.: 
PIDS Discussion Paper Series No. 2015-55
Publisher: 
Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), Quezon City
Abstract: 
While the Philippines has had a new economic growth trajectory in recent years, the country has had little progress in reducing poverty and in making growth more inclusive. This paper examines trends in macroeconomic statistics, and the progress government has had in its Philippine Development Plan and in achieving the Millennium Development Goals. It discusses the need to address the lack of political inclusion. It also looks into income distribution and income inequality; and proposes a definition of the middle-income class, laying down seven income classes based on the national poverty lines. It also profiles the middle-income class vis-a-vis other income classes given the potential of the middle-income class to sustain economic growth. It argues that government need not only focus its attention to the poor, but also strengthen the middle class toward improving opportunities and reducing inequalities.
Subjects: 
income inequality
inclusive growth
middle-income class
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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