Income

What it is and why it is important

Income research investigates the causes, patterns and changes in the distribution of income across different populations and its impact on economic and social outcomes.

Our research provides insights into how to create opportunities for upward economic mobility, reducing poverty and enhancing social stability.

Key research topics in this field include:

  • Income inequality and its drivers.
  • The relationship between income levels and access to education, healthcare, and other essential services.
  • The effects of public policies, such as minimum wage laws and tax policies, on income distribution and poverty.

Related Research Papers

Accounting for Individual-Specific Heterogeneity in Intergenerational Income Mobility

Working Paper

Parental Investments and Socio-Economic Gradients in Learning across European Countries

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Episode #17: Bhash Mazumder on Intergenerational Mobility and Its Many Dimensions

Featured Episode In Income

December 2, 2024
Economist Bhash Mazumder shares insights on intergenerational mobility with host Steven Durlauf, exploring income mobility, flawed estimates, health metrics, and the impacts of redlining and urban renewal on mobility in the US.