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The beginning of the end of tripartition? European elections and social inequalities in France, 1994-2024
June 24, 2024 | WID.world

The Rassemblent national came out clearly on top in the 2024 European elections in France. How do these results fit into the country’s electoral history? ... Continue reading

World Inequality Lab Receives Grant from Good Council for Redistribution
June 18, 2024 | WID.world

The Guter Rat für Rückverteilung (Good Council for Redistribution) has awarded the World Inequality Lab (WIL) a grant of €640,000 to provide better data on ... Continue reading

Taxing wealth: reporting requirements and enforcement are as important as the tax rates
June 10, 2024 | WID.world

Over the last decades, there has been extensive research on the behavioral responses to taxes. This empirically-grounded research is crucial for informing the public debate ... Continue reading

Monopoly power drives wealth inequality in Australia
June 5, 2024 | WID.world

Recent decades have seen an increase in top wealth shares and an increase in market concentration in Australia. Are excessively concentrated markets inequitable as well ... Continue reading

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