definitions of middle-class using data from the 2007 World Gallup Poll. Seven objective income-based definitions of social class … fact that self-perceived social status is associated not just with income, but also with personal capabilities …

. Seven objective income-based definitions of social class are contrasted with a self-perceived social status measure … incomes. Mismatches arise because self-perceived social status is associated not just with income, but also with personal …

In the growth literature, evidence on income convergence is mixed. In the development literature, health and education …

This paper provides an explanation for the observed persistence in income inequality across households in terms limited …

of parents and provide more on-the-job training to students in the professional/technical schools. Originality … studies. Findings – Parents’ educational level appears to be the main determinant of the grade achieved at secondary high … school and at the university. The effect of family background on children's success at the university is not direct, but …