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The biological cost of the economic transition in Poland
juillet 28, 2023 | WID.world

Variation in height has two components: genetic and environmental. Genetic factors explain 70% of the variation in height. The rest of the variation is driven ... Continuer la lecture

Income inequality in the Duchy of Warsaw (1810/11)
juillet 28, 2023 | WID.world

The Duchy of Warsaw was a Polish state established by Napoleon Bonaparte, which existed in the years 1807-1815. Although the Duchy of Warsaw existed only ... Continuer la lecture

Social security wealth reduces wealth inequality in the EU, new study finds
juillet 28, 2023 | WID.world

The ageing of society means that public pension systems are becoming increasingly important. What is the impact of public pension entitlements on wealth inequality among ... Continuer la lecture

The World Inequality Lab is looking for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellows
juillet 26, 2023 | WID.world

  Are you a postdoctoral researcher working on inequality dynamics? Are you based outside of France and willing to expand your experience with a stay ... Continuer la lecture

Global cities’ contribution to inequality is more driven by financialization than globalization, new study finds
juillet 26, 2023 | WID.world

Global cities contribute to income inequality by concentrating high-paying jobs. But how much and why? Is it because they are major metropolises, political decision-making centers, ... Continuer la lecture

Stranded fossel-fuel assets and climate action in the US and Europe
juin 19, 2023 | WID.world

Potential pension fund losses should not deter high-income countries from bold climate action Containing global temperature rise to 1.5° in order to meet the Paris ... Continuer la lecture

Trading non-tradables: the implications of Europe’s job posting policy
juin 19, 2023 | WID.world

This paper examines the impacts of the EU posting policy, a large trade and temporary migration program facilitated by the free provision of services. The ... Continuer la lecture

Is Charitable Giving Political? Evidence from Wealth and Income Tax Returns in France
juin 19, 2023 | WID.world

There has been a rise in philanthropy in Western democracies in recent years. In France, charitable giving increased by 78.6% increase between 2006 and 2019. ... Continuer la lecture

Anti-corruption campaign in China: An empirical investigation
avril 26, 2023 | WID.world

  Using official information published by Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) of the CPC, we construct a database of officials who have been found ... Continuer la lecture