Income Inequality in Today’s Cuba. Field Research on the Cuban People’s Quality of Life and Income Structure
Income Inequality in Today’s Cuba. Field Research on the Cuban People’s Quality of Life and Income Structure
Author(s): Sándor Gyula Nagy, Sejla Almadi, Dženita ŠiljakSubject(s): National Economy, Social differentiation, Family and social welfare, Economic development, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: International University of Sarajevo
Keywords: Cuba; field research; income inequality; income structure; quality of life; standard of living;
Summary/Abstract: Cuba has been a significant player in international and regional politics for a long while, particularly compared to its size. However, reliable data on the standard of living of its society is scarce. The literature review reflects how the Cuban state manipulated certain data forwarded to international organisations. Our objective was to implement field research and gain primary data on Cubans’ quality of life and income structure that could help to identify the extent of income inequality among the different demographic clusters in the country. We used individual questionnaires, as well as descriptive, frequency and inferential statistics. The results show varying income inequalities among the different demographic clusters and a “perverse effect” in income distribution, leading to the formation of a “parasite” stratum in Cuban society.
Journal: Epiphany. Journal of Transdisciplinary Studies
- Issue Year: 15/2022
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 57-91
- Page Count: 35
- Language: English