Section Article

The Influence of Public Policy on Social Inequality: Case Studies from Developing Countries
Author(s): Radhey Shyam

Abstract
Public policy significantly influences social inequality especially in emerging nations where structural differences often endure. This research examines the impact of governmental policies on social inequality using case studies from several developing countries concentrating on sectors such as education healthcare taxes and welfare programs. The study analyses the implementation and consequences of various policy frameworks revealing both beneficial and detrimental impacts on marginalised groups. The results indicate that some measures such as universal education and progressive taxes may mitigate inequality but others—such as regressive tax systems and insufficient social safety nets—tend to intensify it. The research examines the impact of political will governance quality and external constraints on the efficacy of measures designed to mitigate inequality. This study underscores the need for formulating inclusive context-specific policies that emphasise equity and social justice to address entrenched gaps in emerging nations.