  This paper investigates the relationships between economic growth, investment
in human capital and income equality in Turkey. The conclusion drawn based on
the data from the OECD and the World Bank suggests that economic growth can
improve income equality depending on the expenditures undertaken by the
government. As opposed to the standard view that economic growth and income
inequality are positively related, the findings of this paper suggest that
other factors such as education and healthcare spending are also driving
factors of income inequality in Turkey. The proven positive impact of
investment in education and health care on income equality could aid
policymakers who aim to achieve fairer income equality and economic growth, in
investment decisions.
