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The Economic Security Index: A New Measure for Research and Policy Analysis
Hacker, Jacob S.; Huber, Gregory Alain; Nichols, Austin; … - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2012
for fluctuations in income and out-of-pocket medical expenses, as well as financial wealth sufficient to buffer against …
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10011096062
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A Vibrant European Labor Market with Full Employment
Ritzen, Jo; Zimmermann, Klaus F. - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2013
We sketch a visionary strategy for Europe in which full employment is quickly regained by 2020, where income inequality is reduced and the economies are more sustainable. We name this scenario "vibrant." It is contrasted with what would happen if present policies continue within the European...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010884389
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Short-Run Distributional Effects of Public Education in Greece
Koutsampelas, Christos; Tsakloglou, Panos - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2012
The present paper examines the short-run distributional impact of public education in Greece using the micro-data of the 2004/5 Household Budget Survey. The aggregate distributional impact of public education is found to be progressive although the incidence varies according to the level of...
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Can the University Save Europe?
Ritzen, Jo - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2012
Higher education is in the position to save Europe by rendering a substantial contribution to sustainable economic growth. For that purpose higher education must strengthen its innovative power in entrepreneurship education and by focusing research more on societal problems, while being better...
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Marry Your Like: Assortative Mating and Income Inequality
Greenwood, Jeremy; Guner, Nezih; Kocharkov, Georgi; … - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2014
Has there been an increase in positive assortative mating? Does assortative mating contribute to household income inequality? Data from the United States Census Bureau suggests there has been a rise in assortative mating. Additionally, assortative mating affects household income inequality. In...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10010884330
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Demografie und Ungleichheit: Der Einfluss von Veränderungen der Haushaltsstruktur auf die Einkommensverteilung in Deutschland
Peichl, Andreas; Pestel, Nico; Schneider, Hilmar - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2009
In Germany, two observations can be tracked over the past 15 to 20 years: First, income inequality has constantly increased while, second, the average household size has been declining dramatically. The analysis of income distribution relies on equivalence-weighted incomes, which take into...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10004999159
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Mehr Ungleichheit durch kleinere Haushalte? Der Einfluss von Veränderungen der Haushaltsstruktur auf die Einkommensverteilung in Deutschland
Peichl, Andreas; Pestel, Nico; Schneider, Hilmar - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2009
Da die Analyse von Einkommensverteilungen auf äquivalenzgewichteten Einkommen beruht, ist die Entwicklung der Einkommensungleichheit nicht nur Ausdruck für Veränderungen in der Entlohnungsstruktur, sondern auch für Veränderungen von Haushaltsgröße und -zusammensetzung. In den letzten 15...
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Does Size Matter? The Impact of Changes in Household Structure on Income Distribution in Germany
Peichl, Andreas; Pestel, Nico; Schneider, Hilmar - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2010
In Germany, two observations can be made over the past 20 years: First, income inequality has been constantly increasing while, second, the average household size has been declining dramatically. The analysis of income distribution relies on equivalence-weighted incomes which take into account...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10008615437
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The Racial Saving Gap Enigma: Unraveling the Role of Institutions
Belton, Willie; Uwaifo Oyelere, Ruth - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2008
It has been well documented in the literature that ethnicity matters significantly in the determination of savings. In particular, African-American savings lag far behind savings for other ethnic groups. Similarly, the literature also provides evidence of the long-lived nature of institutions...
Persistent link: https://www.econbiz.de/10005761799
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Long-Run Trends in the Distribution of Income and Wealth
Roine, Jesper; Waldenström, Daniel - Institute for the Study of Labor (IZA) - 2014
This paper reviews the long run developments in the distribution of personal income and wealth. It also discusses … the distribution of income and wealth over time? Are there common trends across countries or over the path of development …-called top income literature and new evidence on wealth concentration. The picture that emerges shows that inequality was …
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