“…The results indicate that the relationship between GOV, AVA, and inequality is complex and level-dependent. These ndings are also consistent with previous ndings of a negative relationship between GOV and income inequality (e.g., Breen and Gillanders, 2016;Li et al, 2018) and highlight the signi cance of examining GOV as a critical determinant of inequality. At lower levels of GOV, enhancements can reduce income inequality, whereas, at higher levels, improvements can increase income inequality.…”