Accounting for the effect of health on cross-state income inequality in India

We perform development accounting in accordance with Weil (2005, 2007) in a cross-state analysis of India. Results of similar magnitude are found, demonstrating that health can account for 1% to 18% of income differences depending on the health measure.

► Development accounting analyses along the lines of Weil (2005, 2007). ► Problems with data availability and inconsistency and variation in return to health. ► Data for Indian states instead of cross-country deals with potential problems. ► Research shows results of the same magnitude as Weil's. ► Fortifies Weil's development accounting results.