Rising income inequality and living standards in OECD countries: How does the middle fare?

Income inequality has increased in a number of the rich democratic nations over the past generation. We examine whether this has reduced income growth for middle-income households. Using LIS, OECD and WID data, we show how median household incomes and income inequality have evolved between 1980 and...

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Main Authors: Thewissen, S, Kenworthy, L, Nolan, B, Roser, M, Smeeding, T
Format: Journal article
Published: Ad libros Publications 2018