Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: :This comprehensive analysis examines income inequality trends across BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) using exclusively World Bank data from 1995 to 2022. The study reveals significant disparities in inequality patterns, with South Africa displaying the highest inequality (Gini coefficient of 67.0) and India showing the most equitable income distribution (25.5). While four BRICS countries have experienced declining inequality over the past two decades, South Africa stands as a notable exception with worsening inequality trends. The analysis demonstrates that targeted policy interventions, particularly conditional cash transfers and employment guarantee schemes, have proven effective in reducing income disparities, though implementation challenges and structural economic factors continue to influence outcomes. Key Words: Gini Index ,Income Inequality , BRICS Economies, World Bank Data , Social Protection Policies ,Conditional Cash Transfers, Employment Guarantee Schemes, Rural-Urban Inequality, Inclusive Growth, Comparative Political Economy
DOI: 10.55041/ijsrem52159
Author: Chetan Patil
Institution: University of Mumbai
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4413490699