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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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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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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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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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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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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 program facilitated by the free provision of services. The
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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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Anti-corruption campaign in China: An empirical investigation
Using official information published by Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) of the CPC, we construct a database of officials who have been found
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The Impact of Communist Party Membership on Wealth Distribution and Accumulation in Urban China
This paper provides the first in-depth investigation into the evolution of the wealth gap between CCP and non-CCP households in urban China from 1995 to
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