The Intergenerational Transmission of Wealth in Rich Countries
In this blog post, Brian Nolan and his coauthors discuss their research on patterns of wealth transfers across generations and the role this plays in wealth accumulation.
The Wealth of Families: The Intergenerational Transmission of Wealth in Britain in Comparative Perspective
B. Nolan, J. Palomino, P. Van Kerm, and S. Morelli. Institute for New Economic Thinking/Oxford. 2020
Measuring Inequality and the ‘Missing Rich’: The Challenges of Capturing the Income and Wealth of the Most Affluent
In this interview, Nora Lustig discusses the importance of accurately assessing the very top of the income and wealth distributions when analyzing inequality.
Virtual Workshop 2020: Inequality and Education
In this presentation, Jordan Conwell presents an overview of inequality in educational achievement and attainment with a focus on multiple drivers of educational inequality.
Virtual Workshop 2020: The Growing Relevance of Wealth and Inheritance
In this presentation, Salvatore Morelli explores the increasing importance of wealth inequality, which has been rising since the 1980s in high-income countries.
Virtual Workshop 2020: The Social Psychology of Inequality
In this presentation, Michael Kraus examines the social psychological underpinnings of beliefs about inequality and related policy preferences.
The Wage Curve Across the Wealth Distribution
R. Iacono and M. Ranaldi. Stone Center Working Paper Series. no. 19. 2020.
Analysis: Why Do the Rich Have So Much Power?
In his New York Times column, Paul Krugman discusses the ways in which huge disparities in income and wealth in America translate into comparable disparities in political influence.
Panel: Reducing Inequality Now
Leading economic experts discuss the gaping disparities by race and class that have driven so many Americans into the streets, and examine the prospects for policy and institutional changes that could create a more equal society.
Bloomberg: The Pandemic Will Reduce Inequality—or Make It Worse
In Bloomberg, a look at wealth inequality and the pandemic with Salvatore Morelli.