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Income Inequality and Financial Inclusion Initiatives in a Global Context

Oytun Meçik (Eskişehir Osmangazi University, Turkey)
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Release Date: October, 2025 | Copyright: © 2026 | Pages: 334
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ISBN13: 9798337373607
ISBN13 Softcover: 9798337373614
EISBN13: 9798337373621
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-7360-7

Description:

Income inequality presents various socio-economic challenges in the global landscape, reflecting disparities in access to resources, opportunities, and economic mobility. While globalization and technological advancement fuel economic growth, they also widen the wage gap, particularly in developing regions. In response, governments, financial institutions, and international organizations have introduced various financial inclusion initiatives expanding access to banking, credit, and digital financial services for underserved populations. Further exploration of the complex relationship between income inequality and financial inclusion may reveal how targeted initiatives across different regions bridge economic divides and promote more equitable growth on a global scale.

Income Inequality and Financial Inclusion Initiatives in a Global Context explores how limited access to financial services exacerbates economic disparities. It examines the effectiveness of global financial inclusion initiatives in promoting equitable economic participation and reducing poverty. This book covers topics such as global poverty, women in business, and climate change, and is a useful resource for policymakers, business owners, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business Policy
  • Climate Change
  • Economics and Economic Theory
  • Environmental Science
  • Financial Inclusion
  • Gender and Diversity
  • Global Business
  • Global Poverty
  • Income Inequality
  • Women in Business

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Oytun Meçik is a Professor in the Department of Economics at Eskişehir Osmangazi University. He completed his undergraduate studies at Eskişehir Osmangazi University in 2008, earned his master’s degree from Uşak University in 2010, and received his Ph.D. in Economics from Anadolu University in 2014. He was awarded the title of Associate Professor in Macroeconomics in 2017 and was promoted to full Professor in 2023. Prof. Dr. Meçik’s research primarily focuses on labor markets, social and economic networks, and contemporary issues in applied economics. His recent work centers on social capital, education–employment mismatch, the economic implications of digital transformation, and innovation economics. In addition to his academic contributions, Prof. Dr. Meçik actively serves as an editor and editorial board member for several national and international journals and publishing houses. He is a member of the Turkish Economic Association and the Regional Science Turkish National Committee. In 2024, he was awarded the title of Social Mediator.

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