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Egypt’s 1952 agrarian reform reduced persistent inequality and the dominance of the landed elite, but failed to lift up the poorest landowners and the landless
April 17, 2025 | WID.world

The Middle East is one of the most unequal regions in the world today, yet little is known about the long-term dynamics of inequality in ... Continue reading

Income inequality and ethnic gaps persist in Malaysia – 2016–2022
April 14, 2025 | WID.world

In Malaysia’s multiracial, multi-religious, and multi-ethnic society – comprising around 70% Bumiputera, 22% Chinese, 7% Indian, and 1% others as of 2024 – the question ... Continue reading

New version of the Global Wealth Tax Simulator released at international Taxing Billionaires’ Conference
April 10, 2025 | WID.world

Under Brazil’s 2024 G20 presidency, the idea of taxing the ultra-rich gained unprecedented momentum, reflecting a major shift in public and political will. At the ... Continue reading

2024 Activity Report
March 31, 2025 | WID.world

We are delighted to present our 2024 Activity Report. When we started the World Inequality Lab 15 years ago, the idea of a global wealth ... Continue reading

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