Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/71820 
Year of Publication: 
2009
Series/Report no.: 
Working Paper No. 54
Publisher: 
International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG), Brasilia
Abstract: 
There is a striking variation in the prevalence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) among countries and regions of the world, with a distinct geographical pattern. This paper explores the link between income inequality and HIV. It presents empirical evidencea meta-study and additional cross-country regression resultsthat clearly support the argument that such a link exists. The interpretation of this link is an open issue. Four different hypotheses are discussed, each one pointing out a transit route from income inequality to HIV. The paper presents preliminary evidence on these routes and identifies potential areas for future research.
Document Type: 
Working Paper

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