Income Distribution and Poverty

There is widespread concern that economic growth has not been shared fairly, and that the current economic crisis further widens the gap between rich and poor. The work below examines trends in inequality and poverty for OECD and non-OECD countries. It analyses possible causes for growing inequalities, such as globalisation, skill-biased technological change and changes in policy fashion. And it assesses the effectiveness of social and labour market policies in tackling poverty and excessive inequalities.

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Divided We Stand: Why Inequality Keeps Rising

published 5th December 2011
includes media briefings, country notes and presentations

 

 

Data, Figures, Methods and Concepts on Income Distribution and Poverty

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