Decomposing income inequality into factor income components: evidence from selected G20 countries

"This paper examines the factors that have contributed to the level of inequality and its changes over time in 13 selected G20 countries in order to address this at the policy level. The results show that labour income is the most powerful factor contributing to inequality in all countries unde...

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Main Authors: Rani, Uma, Furrer, Marianne
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Geneva 2016
ILO
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Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19101487124919296699-Decomposing-income-inequality-.htm
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Summary:"This paper examines the factors that have contributed to the level of inequality and its changes over time in 13 selected G20 countries in order to address this at the policy level. The results show that labour income is the most powerful factor contributing to inequality in all countries under analysis. Transfers and benefits are most important factors contributing to reducing inequality."
Physical Description:40 p.
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