This paper explores common trends in inequality and redistribution across OECD countries from the late 1980s to 2013. Low‐end inequality rises during economic downturns while rising top‐end inequality is associated with economic growth. Most countries retreated from redistribution from the...

The unequal distribution of economic gains is a prominent factor behind policy preferences and recent electoral outcomes, but often fails to explain trends in preferences over time. This study introduces the distinction between "absolute" and "relative" economic experiences and explore how they...