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Global inequality of hourly income
September 25, 2023 | WID.world

Where do people work the most, and earn the most? Is there a link between working hours and income inequality? Anique Ahmed compares variations in ... Continue reading

Elections and social inequalities in France, 1789-2022
September 6, 2023 | WID.world

    Thomas Piketty and Julia Cagé‘s new book, Une histoire du conflit politique, Elections et inégalités sociales en France, 1789-2022,  is now available in ... Continue reading

2022 Activity Report
September 4, 2023 | WID.world

We are delighted to present our 2022 Activity Report. 2022 was marked by important milestones for the World Inequality Lab, highlighted by the publication and ... Continue reading

The far-right donation gap
August 29, 2023 | WID.world

Although the 21st century is often portrayed as the “age of philanthropy”, with an unprecedented increase in charitable giving, the proportion of the population giving ... Continue reading

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