Frantisek Ricka

Causes and Consequences of Income Inequality

A Global Perspective

This paper analyzes the extent of income inequality from a global perspective, its drivers, and what to do about it. The drivers of inequality vary wi...

Spillovers from China

Financial Channels

Although China’s much-needed transition to a new growth path is proceeding broadly as expected, the transition is still fraught with uncertainty, in...

Causes and Consequences of Income Inequality

A Global Perspective

This paper analyzes the extent of income inequality from a global perspective, its drivers, and what to do about it. The drivers of inequality vary wi...

Learning, Political Attitudes and the Crisis in Transition Countries

We estimate the impact of the recent economic crisis on support for democracy and a free market economy in 30 post transition countries and five weste...