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Social security wealth reduces wealth inequality in the EU, new study finds
The ageing of society means that public pension systems are becoming increasingly important. What is the impact of public pension entitlements on wealth inequality among
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Income inequality in the Duchy of Warsaw (1810/11)
The Duchy of Warsaw was a Polish state established by Napoleon Bonaparte, which existed in the years 1807-1815. Although the Duchy of Warsaw existed only
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The biological cost of the economic transition in Poland
Variation in height has two components: genetic and environmental. Genetic factors explain 70% of the variation in height. The rest of the variation is driven
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Global cities’ contribution to inequality is more driven by financialization than globalization, new study finds
Global cities contribute to income inequality by concentrating high-paying jobs. But how much and why? Is it because they are major metropolises, political decision-making centers,
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The World Inequality Lab is looking for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellows
Are you a postdoctoral researcher working on inequality dynamics? Are you based outside of France and willing to expand your experience with a stay
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Stranded Fossel-fuel Assets and Climate Action in the US and Europe
Potential pension fund losses should not deter high-income countries from bold climate action Containing global temperature rise to 1.5° in order to meet the Paris
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Public Attitudes Toward Redistributive Policies for Poverty Reduction and Climate Change
Recent surveys in high and middle-income countries reveal substantial support for globally redistributive policies for poverty reduction and climate change mitigation, especially for a global
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Is Charitable Giving Political? Evidence from Wealth and Income Tax Returns in France
There has been a rise in philanthropy in Western democracies in recent years. In France, charitable giving increased by 78.6% increase between 2006 and 2019.
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Trading Non-tradables: the Implications of Europe’s Job Posting Policy
This paper examines the impacts of the EU posting policy, a large trade and temporary migration programme facilitated by the free provision of services. The
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