Widespread increases in inequality over the past three decades have raised the question of whether growth in itself is a driver of income inequality.

Despite strong economic growth, Costa Rica’s income inequality has increased in the past decade, in stark contrast with other Latin American countries.

Governments today need to balance the policy goals of boosting economic growth and improving equity when making budget decisions. How can public spending choices promote inclusive growth? What can be learned from previous spending decisions in times of crisis?

This paper reviews empirical research on finance and labour markets.

This paper exploits a new database that is unique in its scale and scope containing detailed information on over two million projects carried out by one million firms that benefited from the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund and the Cohesion Fund in 25 EU member countries during the multi-annual financial framework 2007-2013.

Across the OECD, GDP per capita is converging. In contrast, regional disparities – or differences in GDP per capita across jurisdictions – are rising, mainly as a result of widening productivity differences. Fiscal decentralisation could help reduce them again. According to new OECD research, assigning more ownsource revenue to sub-national governments dampens regional GDP disparities and underpins regional convergence.

The growth pattern of OECD countries and their sub-national entities is puzzling. Between-country differences in GDP per capita are declining, yet the differences across jurisdictions within those countries tend to rise.

This report is part of a series of assessments on Colombian gold supply chains and the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. It analyses conditions of mineral extraction and related risks.

Private equity epiphany; Royal Mail; CEO succession at HSBC

Returning land and native species to nature grips the imagination. But not everyone is convinced

Is the operatic tradition defunct? Where and how should new operas be put on? And which are the great modern operas? On the opening of Alexander Raskatov's A Dog's Heart at the Coliseum in London, Jan Dalley, FT arts editor, puts these questions to Andrew Clark, the paper's chief classical music critic, and Nicholas Payne, former director of The Royal Opera, the English National Opera and Opera North. Plus, Martin Bernheimer, the FT's classical music critic in New York, discusses what he sees as the conservatism of American opera-goers.  

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Slapstick; sexual jealousy; and mistaken identity. At its best, farce can be sublime – its intricate plotting and sheer silliness combining to blissful comic effect. But should we take farce seriously, or is is mere lowbrow entertainment? What makes a good farce, and how should a director approach it? On the opening of Georges Feydeau’s 1907 farce 'A Flea in Her Ear' at the Old Vic in London, Jan Dalley puts these questions to its distinguished director, Sir Richard Eyre, who was artistic director of the National Theatre for a decade, and to Sarah Hemming, the FT's theatre critic. Produced by Griselda Murray Brown.  

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Millions have used a government website to check their state pension, only to find they have missing years of National Insurance contributions. 

Presenter Claer Barrett and guests discuss what can be done, plus experts debate the future for inheritance tax and whether the cap on high cost credit should be extended. 

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Tomi Kovanen argues that investors and pundits should temper their expectations for the industry in the short term, but increase them for the long term.

The US Federal Reserve has begun to consult the public, particularly in poorer parts of the country about monetary policy. As a result, policy wonks at the central bank have begun to reconsider the impact of their decisions on communities far from the centres of power. Brendan Greeley discusses the so-called Fed Listens sessions with Patrick Jenkins.

Contributors: Patrick Jenkins, Deputy Editor and Brendan Greeley, US economics editor. Producers: Fiona Symon and Persis Love. Photo credit: Alex Wong/Getty

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The valuation of an energy company cannot be engineered like the production of oil

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Kylian Mbappe has dismissed claims that he and Neymar share a secret hatred for each other and are competing against one another to be top dog at Paris Saint-Germain.

Messi and Ronaldo dominated world football and were on a whole different level. But who else stood out? Sportsmail picks the best XI players from LaLiga, Bundesliga, Serie A and Ligue 1.

Singer Cody Simpson is currently in self-isolation amid the coronavirus pandemic.  

Liam Hemsworth reportedly hoped to become a father during his marriage to Miley Cyrus, which ended in August 2019.

Cody Simpson is currently on lockdown with his girlfriend Miley Cyrus amid the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Eric McCormack took to Instagram on Tuesday to clarify his stance after an earlier post called for a report on attendees who would be attending a Trump campaign event in Beverly Hills.

Serena Williams, 37, called Meghan Markle, 38, 'amazing' for travelling to New York to support her but admitted she didn't know if she could have left her daughter at Archie's young age.

Serena Williams returned to TikTok with another video in a Snow White costume, after making her debut on the app talking about her anxiety in a tutu last month.

The reality star/entrepreneur admitted that while the idea of a bigger family is nice, she's not sure she has the time or energy for another child, during attorney Laura Wasser's podcast.

At the age of 21, the Liverpudlian already achieved gold medals at junior championships, the World indoors and has a British long jump record. 

She said: 'I saw them both in the gym. They don't talk it's really weird. I was like "F**king hell, we weren't like that". It's like they don't know each other. I can't go into that though. I'm just so glad that ain't me'.

Kayla Rae Reid is getting real about her body post-baby. The former Playboy model posted a throwback mirror selfie to Instagram on Sunday that put her then-pregnant belly on full display.

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Jose Mourinho was revisiting his decision around Paul Pogba and the captaincy. He said it took him weeks to figure out he wasn't a captain.

JOHN GREECHAN AT ST ANDREWS: Brooks Koepka insists he didn't fight with Ryder Cup team-mate Dustin Johnson - but is curious who would win a scrap between the two pair.

Since winning the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am in February, Mickelson has recorded just one top-20 finish on the PGA Tour - a tie for 18th at the Masters - and has slipped to 47th in the world

The former Made In Chelsea star, 25, showcased her flexibility in a fun Instagram video shared on Tuesday as she attempted to do a headstand for charity.

The Can't Get You Out of My Head hitmaker, 51, was named GQ Icon Of The Year on Tuesday night at the GQ Men Of The Year Awards 2019.

Republican Senator Rand Paul said he was not wearing a face mask because he already had the coronavirus and that immunity meant he couldn't transmit it to anyone else. 

After placing sixth in season nine of MasterChef Australia back in 2017, Sarah Tiong set her sights on taking out 2020's Back To Win series.

Survey asked individuals how they have adapted since shifting from the office to their home amid the coronavirus pandemic and one-third said they are more productive than when in the office.

US and Canadian researchers said the transmission risk was only reduced by about 1.5 per cent for every degree Fahrenheit above 77F (25C). They analysed 370,000 cases of the virus.

Brooks Koepka has poked a little bit of fun at Rory McIlroy after being asked whether there is a rivalry between the two players. He doesn't consider McIlroy a rival after his poor form in majors.

PETE JENSON: Not for the first time in his career Diego Godin has been linked with a move to Manchester United the club he might have signed for in 2018.

The TV star, 53, looked in good spirits as he sat the tot on his back while enjoying a home workout in his living room.

The active ingredient in an anti-ageing lotion launched this week won its developers a Nobel Prize but unsurprisingly Bioeffect EGF Serum doesn’t come cheap.

Binky waves bye bye to Summer with this week's makeover. With the help of ex MIC star Olivia Newman-Young, Binky uses deep plum shades to echo Burberry's catwalk beauty.

In celebration of the Fifty Shades of Grey movie release Binky has created a smoldering smokey eye look. Her come-to-bed eyes use a grey tones for a sexy but subtle finish.

Radamel Falcao was deemed not worthy of Manchester United, sent back to Monaco with four Barclays Premier League goals and his £43million invoice untouched.

The Portugal captain scored a second-half penalty against Ukraine to reach the milestone - his 95th strike for his country and the 700th goal of his career. He said afterwards: 'Records come naturally!'

Sokratis Papastathopoulos insists he will not "sit" on his contract at Arsenal and would look to move on if he becomes disillusioned at being out of the team.

JEFF POWELL: If Tyson Fury is serious about throwing himself into a WWE match it not only raises hard questions about his future but also sounds another deafening alarm bell for boxing.

Sportsmail provide a breakdown of how points are won and lost during the Rugby World Cup as 20 teams look reach the final in Japan and how teams can obtain the bonus points in Japan.