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What does a decrease in the Gini coefficient indicate in the context of income distribution?
What does a decrease in the Gini coefficient indicate in the context of income distribution?
- Concentration of wealth among the poor
- Narrowing income inequality (correct)
- Stagnation of wealth distribution
- Widening income inequality
What primary challenge has the agrarian reform program faced?
What primary challenge has the agrarian reform program faced?
- Elite resistance (correct)
- Overproduction of crops
- Lack of interest from farmers
- Insufficient government funding
How do wealthy families contribute to the persistence of inequality?
How do wealthy families contribute to the persistence of inequality?
- Through philanthropic efforts
- By providing jobs to the poor
- By influencing policies that limit access to resources (correct)
- By creating educational opportunities for all
What was the Gini coefficient of the Philippines in 2021?
What was the Gini coefficient of the Philippines in 2021?
What impact does the concentration of wealth have on social mobility?
What impact does the concentration of wealth have on social mobility?
How does poverty impact economic growth?
How does poverty impact economic growth?
What is the Gini coefficient used to measure?
What is the Gini coefficient used to measure?
In the Philippines, what was the income ratio between the top 10% and the bottom 10% in 2023?
In the Philippines, what was the income ratio between the top 10% and the bottom 10% in 2023?
What effect can high levels of poverty have on social stability?
What effect can high levels of poverty have on social stability?
What proportion of the national income did the top 1% of earners in the Philippines contribute according to the 2022 report?
What proportion of the national income did the top 1% of earners in the Philippines contribute according to the 2022 report?
What trend was observed in the income of the poorest 30% of Filipinos from 2021 to 2023?
What trend was observed in the income of the poorest 30% of Filipinos from 2021 to 2023?
What does income inequality typically accompany?
What does income inequality typically accompany?
What was the Gini coefficient status in the Philippines in 2022 within the context of East Asia?
What was the Gini coefficient status in the Philippines in 2022 within the context of East Asia?
Flashcards
Gini Coefficient
Gini Coefficient
A measure of income inequality within a population. A higher Gini coefficient indicates greater inequality, with a larger gap between the rich and the poor.
Philippines Income Inequality
Philippines Income Inequality
The Gini coefficient in the Philippines has been decreasing, indicating a narrowing income gap. This suggests progress towards a more equitable distribution of wealth.
Land Ownership in the Philippines
Land Ownership in the Philippines
In the Philippines, a significant portion of land is owned by a small elite group, limiting opportunities for poor farmers who often work as tenants or laborers.
Agrarian Reform Program
Agrarian Reform Program
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Impact of Wealth Concentration
Impact of Wealth Concentration
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Poverty's Impact on Economic Growth
Poverty's Impact on Economic Growth
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Poverty's Effect on Social Cohesion
Poverty's Effect on Social Cohesion
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Income Inequality
Income Inequality
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Wealth Inequality
Wealth Inequality
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Income Share of the Richest vs. Poorest (Philippines)
Income Share of the Richest vs. Poorest (Philippines)
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Growth in Lower Income Groups (Philippines)
Growth in Lower Income Groups (Philippines)
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Study Notes
Poverty and Inequality in the Philippines
- Poverty hinders economic growth, limiting workforce participation, increasing public spending, and impacting consumer markets.
- High poverty levels lead to social unrest and decreased social cohesion due to feelings of hopelessness and disenfranchisement.
- Inequality refers to uneven income distribution. Greater inequality correlates with greater wealth inequality.
- Gini coefficient measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality; 1 = perfect inequality). It measures disposable income or consumption, reflecting redistribution through taxes and transfers.
- The Philippines (2022) ranked 15th out of 63 countries in income inequality. The top 1% earned 17% of the national income, while the bottom 50% earned 14%. This is high compared to other East Asian countries.
Income Inequality Trends (2018-2023)
- Income of the richest 10% Filipinos was 7.6 times higher than the poorest 10% in 2023 (down from 9 times in 2021 and 10.1 times in 2018).
- The poorest 30% of Filipinos experienced notable income gains from 2021 to 2023. The bottom 10% saw a 21.4% increase, while the second and third deciles saw increases of 19.4% and 18.3%, respectively.
- The Philippines' Gini coefficient, a measure of income inequality, improved from 0.4368 in 2021 to 0.4185 in 2023, indicating a narrowing income gap.
Land Ownership and Inequality
- Land ownership in the Philippines is often concentrated in the hands of a few elites, creating significant wealth disparity.
- Agrarian reform programs aimed at redistributing land to landless farmers have faced implementation challenges due to resistance from influential elites.
- Wealth concentration impacts social mobility, as wealthy elites can shape policies to their benefit.
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Explore the complexities of poverty and income inequality in the Philippines through this quiz. Understand how high poverty levels affect economic growth and social cohesion, and learn about the Gini coefficient as a measure of inequality. Discover key trends from 2018 to 2023 regarding income distribution among Filipinos.
