Abstract
This study argues that income distribution may cause country income. For the purpose of prove this argument a model established that suggests a positive relationship between income equality and the competitiveness of the country. Hypothesis tested to cover 42 countries and 2007-2018 with panel data analysis. Econometric analysis results support the study. According to these results, GCI value decreases as GINI value increases. In other words, as the income distribution becomes unequal, the competitiveness of the country decreases. In this context, the study is an important source in explaining the effect of income distribution on income.
Equality and Income: Can Income Distribution Affect Country Income by Affects Competitiveness?