The Wealth Inequality Trends section presents the first comprehensive compilation of cross-national time-series data on wealth inequality. This section contains wealth inequality indicators (such as top shares and Gini coefficients), for many countries, as estimated in the existing literature for several countries. These data are accompanied by Method Tables that provide systematic assessments of the underlying concepts, methods, and sources for the estimation of wealth inequality trends. This section provides access to, and detailed information about, wealth inequality across countries and over time — in a single venue. To date, there is no comprehensive database that offers “off the shelf” indicators for researchers or others interested in wealth inequality levels and trends. Estimates of wealth distributions are much less settled than those of income distributions, and there is substantial controversy about how wealth inequality has evolved in recent years. A core value-added of this section of our dashboard is that users have access to detailed information about the values provided and methodological information that will help them to navigate the inevitable complexity.
Morelli, S., Disslbacher, F., Flores, I., Di Biase, F. (2023). Wealth Inequality Trends.
Wealth Inequality Trends
Salvatore Morelli;Franziska Disslbacher;
2023-01-01
Abstract
The Wealth Inequality Trends section presents the first comprehensive compilation of cross-national time-series data on wealth inequality. This section contains wealth inequality indicators (such as top shares and Gini coefficients), for many countries, as estimated in the existing literature for several countries. These data are accompanied by Method Tables that provide systematic assessments of the underlying concepts, methods, and sources for the estimation of wealth inequality trends. This section provides access to, and detailed information about, wealth inequality across countries and over time — in a single venue. To date, there is no comprehensive database that offers “off the shelf” indicators for researchers or others interested in wealth inequality levels and trends. Estimates of wealth distributions are much less settled than those of income distributions, and there is substantial controversy about how wealth inequality has evolved in recent years. A core value-added of this section of our dashboard is that users have access to detailed information about the values provided and methodological information that will help them to navigate the inevitable complexity.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
