Review paper

(Mis)perceptions of inequality

Volume: 18, Pages: 21 - 25
Published: Dec 1, 2017
Abstract
Laypeople's beliefs about the current distribution of outcomes such as income and wealth in their country influence their attitudes toward issues ranging from taxation to healthcare - but how accurate are these beliefs? We review the burgeoning literature on (mis)perceptions of inequality. First, we show that people on average misperceive current levels of inequality, typically underestimating the extent of inequality in their country. Second,...
Paper Details
Title
(Mis)perceptions of inequality
Published Date
Dec 1, 2017
Volume
18
Pages
21 - 25
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