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International Inequalities Institute at the London School of Economics and Political Science 

Inter-American Development Bank 

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Institute for Fiscal Studies

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Yale University

The first theme concerns establishing the facts about levels and trends of inequality.

Levels and Trends of Inequality: Establishing the facts

The second theme regards inequality of opportunities, analysing the role of the family and community in shaping inequality for the next generation. 

Inequality of Opportunity: Nature and Determinants

The third theme studies how the labour market, concentration of capital and market power affect inequality. 

Inequality and Markets: The Role of Labour, Capital and Goods Markets

The fourth theme considers the role fiscal redistribution plays on inequality fluctuations and efficiency, studying both public revenue and expenditures. 

Taxation and Redistribution: Governments Levelling the Playing Field

The fifth theme assesses the relationship between inequality and political power, establishing links with the four themes previously described. 

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Andrés Velasco

François Bourguignon

Sonya Krutikova

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