Levels and Trends of Inequality

Previous analyses have reached contradictory conclusions regarding the levels and trends in inequality. Besides, there is little known about the distribution of wealth, education, healthcare and land in the LAC region, across and within countries, and its determinants.

The first theme concerns examining the facts about levels and trends of inequality, seeking to reconcile previous analyses. We take a stand on how to interpret conflicting narratives obtained from administrative data, household surveys and national accounts. We analyse inequality beyond income in a variety of dimensions including wealth, health and education. We consider inequality of treatment which may lead to inequalities of respect and agency, and constant attention is paid to horizontal differences by gender, race and ethnicity.