Wealth
What it is and why it is important
Wealth research investigates the accumulation, distribution, and impact of wealth within and across societies.
Our research helps in developing policies that address economic disparities and promote fairer wealth distribution, thereby enhancing opportunities for upward social mobility across generations.
Key research topics in this field include:
- Patterns and trends in wealth inequality and its drivers.
- The effects of wealth disparities on social mobility and economic opportunities.
- The role of inheritance, savings, and investments in wealth accumulation and intergenerational transfers.
Related Research Papers
Of Cities and Slums
Working Paper
Related News & Insights

The Inequality Podcast
We bring research on inequality to life through dynamic conversations with experts in the field.
See All Episodes
Episode #35: Eric Schliesser on Adam Smith’s Warnings About Inequality
Featured Episode In Wealth
August 11, 2025
Guests
Eric Schliesser
Adam Smith is often remembered for championing free markets, but his moral philosophy on inequality and power is less known. Eric Schliesser joins Steven Durlauf to discuss this side of Smith and the decline of the economist as moral philosopher.