Felipe Valencia Caicedo
University of British Columbia
- Themes: OverviewWhat Do We Know?
- Theme OneLevels and Trends of Inequality: Establishing the facts
The first theme concerns establishing the facts about levels and trends of inequality.
- Theme TwoInequality of Opportunity: Nature and Determinants
The second theme regards inequality of opportunities, analysing the role of the family and community in shaping inequality for the next generation.
- Theme ThreeInequality and Markets: The Role of Labour, Capital and Goods Markets
The third theme studies how the labour market, concentration of capital and market power affect inequality.
- Theme FourTaxation and Redistribution: Governments Levelling the Playing Field
The fourth theme considers the role fiscal redistribution plays on inequality fluctuations and efficiency, studying both public revenue and expenditures.
- Theme FiveInequality and Political Power: Structures and Struggles
The fifth theme assesses the relationship between inequality and political power, establishing links with the four themes previously described.
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