Economic inequality has become a focus of prime interest for economic analysts and policy makers. This book provides an integrated approach to the topics of ine

Income inequality is rising. A quarter of a century ago, the average disposable income of the richest 10% in OECD countries was around seven times higher than t

This state-of-the-art volume presents comparative, empirical research on a topic that has long preoccupied scholars, politicians, and everyday citizens: economi

This volume brings together an exciting range of new studies of top incomes in a wide range of countries from around the world. The studies use data from income

We posit that the relationship between income inequality and economic growth is mediated by the level of equality of opportunity, which we identify with interge