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The relationship between economic growth and inequality has long been discussed. In our analysis of 81 developing nations, whose average annual growth of Real GDP per capita has been higher than zero for 1990 - 2005 period, we found that foreign direct investment and domestic investment are not directly related to inequality levels. On the other hand, availability of physical infrastructure have negative effect on income inequality whereas literacy rate and export partner concentration has positive effects. Controlled for these variables, foreign direct investment, domestic investment, share of exports within GDP have no effect on income inequality. ..PAT.-Unpublished Manuscript [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The effects of the privatization and commercialization of Internet on world trade are often debated but few rigorous conclusions emerge. Such conclusions have not been based on in-depth quantitative research and trade data analysis. A predominant expectation is that the volume of trade will increase significantly for all countries irrespective of the level of development. Some hold the cynical view that trading opportunities will improve only for advanced economies and developing countries will be further marginalized. Our results suggest that, from the export perspective, middle-income and developing countries have demonstrated a shift in trading patterns and developed countries did not experience any significant increase in exports. Indeed, it may be argued that the Internet may very well be the equalizer that may spur the economic growth of the developing countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The authors reflect on global economic recovery from recession. They state the positive sides despite of the issue, where the emerging and developing countries continues to have more exchange rate flexibility specially in trade shocks. The also mentioned the Qualitative and Quantitative Economics Research Conference in 2016 and gave their gratitude for the committees and partner universities.