Past trend shrinks hope for major fall in inequality

Few countries have ever succeeded in substantially reducing inequality in the absence of a major political shock

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  • Democratic deconsolidation
  • Institutions are key
  • Political shocks
  • Differences are small over time
  • Cross-country policy difference
  • Proportional representation
  • Outlook

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