The Impact of Economic Inequality and Public Sector Corruption on Human Development

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abstract
• Chapter One: Introduction
• Chapter Two: Background Information
  • 2.1 Human Development Index (HDI)
  • 2.2 The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)
  • 2.3 World Development Indicators (WDI)
• Chapter Three: The Impact of Economic Inequality on Human Development in Turkey and Brazil
  • 3.1 GNI per capita and Human Development Index in Turkey and Brazil
    • 3.1.1 Comparing the per capita level of GNI in Turkey and Brazil
    • 3.1.2 GNI per capita in Turkey and Brazil during the last decade
    • 3.1.3 HDI value changes in Turkey and Brazil since 2010
  • 3.2 Human Development Index (HDI) versus Inequality-Adjusted Human Development Index (IHDI)
    • 3.2.1 The IHDI
    • 3.2.2 HDI versus IHDI
    • 3.2.3 Comparing inequalities in each component - Healthcare, Education, and Income
      • 3.2.3.1 Healthcare
      • 3.2.3.2 Education
      • 3.2.3.3 Income
  • 3.3 Focusing on Economic Inequality
    • 3.3.1 What is meant by economic inequality?
    • 3.3.2 Gini Coefficient in Turkey and Brazil
    • 3.3.3 Income Distribution in Turkey and Brazil
• Chapter Four: Public Sector Corruption in Turkey and Brazil
  • 4.1 Why Focusing on Corruption Particularly in Public Sector?
  • 4.2 Comparing relevant data in Turkey and Brazil in the year of 2013
  • 4.3 Comparing relevant data in Turkey and Brazil since 2010
• Chapter Five: Closing Thoughts

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This comparative case study aims to explain how Turkey achieved higher human development outcomes than Brazil, despite having lower economic growth. By analyzing and comparing relevant data, the study provides empirical and statistical evidence for a strong negative relationship between economic inequality and human development achievements.

• The impact of economic inequality on human development outcomes
• The relationship between GNI per capita and human development indicators
• The role of public sector corruption in contributing to economic inequalities
• The importance of income distribution and its impact on human development
• The comparative analysis of human development trends in Turkey and Brazil

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter Two provides background information on the key indicators used in the study: the Human Development Index (HDI), the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), and the World Development Indicators (WDI). Chapter Three focuses on the impact of economic inequality on human development in Turkey and Brazil. It compares the GNI per capita and HDI values of both countries, analyzes the HDI versus IHDI, and examines inequalities in healthcare, education, and income. Chapter Four investigates the role of public sector corruption in Turkey and Brazil, highlighting its impact on human development achievements.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The study explores the key concepts of economic inequality, human development, public sector corruption, and the relationship between these factors. It draws on data from international organizations such as the United Nations Development Program, Transparency International, and the World Bank, using indicators such as the Human Development Index, the Corruption Perceptions Index, and the World Development Indicators.