Economists use various metrics for measuring income inequality. Here, the most commonly used measures—the Lorenz curve … dimensions of economic inequality is a key first step toward choosing the right policies to address it. …

This paper analyzes the relationship between economic growth, inequality and redistribution. In a cross-country setting … for 25 EU countries over the period 2007-2019, we show that market income inequality is associated with higher growth in … NBS) boosts growth in the short run, driven by the consumption and private investment channels. On the other hand …

Social security programs generally seek to provide insurance and to reduce poverty and inequality. Providing insurance … requires little redistribution. But reducing inequality and alleviating poverty do require redistribution. To reduce inequality …, programs must redistribute income, but redistributing income is not the same as reducing inequality. While some programs …

developing countries, it can result in a shortage of skilled labor and slower economic growth. In turn, this leads to higher …

more advantaged families. Many countries have tried to reduce this inequality through publicly provided preschool. Evidence … on the potential of these programs to reduce inequality in child development is now quite strong. Long-term studies of …

, which brings into question the effect they may have on inequality between and within different groups of workers. …