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Distribution Of Wealth In Australia

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  • N. PODDER
  • N. C. KAKWANI

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This paper discusses the distribution of wealth derived from the Australian Survey of Consumer Finances and Expenditures, 1966‐68, carried out jointly by Macquarie University and the University of Queensland. It analyzes the composition of net worth, assets, and liabilities by socio‐demographic characteristics and over time.

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  • N. Podder & N. C. Kakwani, 1976. "Distribution Of Wealth In Australia," Review of Income and Wealth, International Association for Research in Income and Wealth, vol. 22(1), pages 75-92, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:revinw:v:22:y:1976:i:1:p:75-92
    DOI: j.1475-4991.1976.tb01143.x
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    1. Robert J. Lampman, 1962. "The Share of Top Wealth-Holders in National Wealth, 1922-56," NBER Books, National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc, number lamp62-1.
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    5. Pamela Katic & Andrew Leigh, 2016. "Top Wealth Shares in Australia 1915–2012," Review of Income and Wealth, International Association for Research in Income and Wealth, vol. 62(2), pages 209-222, June.

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