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.

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

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Firms and the Intergenerational Transmission of Labor Market Advantage

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Episode #5: Nathan Wilmers on the Changing Labor Market Landscape

Featured Episode In Income

August 21, 2023
Steven and Geoff talk to Nathan Wilmers about inequality in the labor market. He covers trends in wage inequality, declining union participation, the challenges of internal promotion, and the relationship between unequal income distribution and the luxury goods market.