In this paper we argue that the decline in global inequality over the last decades has spurred a 'sunshine' narrative … of falling global inequality that has been rather oversold, in the sense, we argue, it is likely to be temporary. We … argue the decline in global inequality will reverse due to changes in the between-country component. We find there is a …

framework to analyse how income inequality, besides other structural and policy-related features, shapes the trade-off between … inequality and poverty and that the magnitude of the change is larger in more unequal countries. Such a cumulative process shapes …

expanded welfare system meant that, if anything, disposable income inequality fell. Rising house prices have benefited people …