Household Monthly Incomes – Quality of Life Behind the Numbers
Keywords:
Household incomes, Quality of life, Income inequality, Gini coefficient, Uzbekistan, Economic development, Well-beingAbstract
This study analyzes the complex relationship between household monthly incomes and quality of life in Uzbekistan. The article examines income dynamics, inequalities in income distribution, and their impact on both objective and subjective aspects of quality of life. Based on statistical data, average and median incomes, regional disparities, and income inequality expressed through the Gini coefficient are reviewed. The research critically evaluates not only income indicators themselves, but also how they affect living standards, social opportunities, and the subjective perception of well-being. In conclusion, the study develops policy recommendations aimed at ensuring equality and improving quality of life alongside income growth.
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