In den letzten Jahren ist soziale Ungleichheit immer mehr in das Zentrum der (…) Aufmerksamkeit gerückt. Soziale Ungleichheit hat viele Gesichter, ihr harter Kern ist aber die Einkommensungleichheit. Die Vorlesungen beruhen auf der Auswertung der soziologischen, ökonomischen und...

Income inequality is rising. A quarter of a century ago, the average disposable income of the richest 10% in OECD countries was around seven times higher than that of the poorest 10%; today, it's around 91/2 btimes higher. Why does this matter? Many fear this widening gap is hurting individuals,...

Comprehensive analysis of economic inequality in developed countries. The contributors give their view on the state-of-the-art scientific research in their fields and add their own visions of future research.

1. Introduction -- 2. Analysis of Turning Points in Equality and Wealth Gaps -- 3. Wealth Gap Index Construction and Data Analysis -- 4. Multiple Equality Indexes Related to the Wealth Gap -- 5. Analysis of the Turning Point of Wealth Gap Index and Economic Growth -- 6. Wealth Gap and Social...

"International debate has recently focused on increased inequalities and the adverse effects they may have on both social and economic developments. Income inequality, now at its highest level for the past half-century, may not only undermine the sustainability of European social policy but also...