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Measuring Historical Inequality in Germany

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  • Albers Thilo

    (Humboldt University Berlin, Berlin, Germany)

  • Bartels Charlotte

    (DIW Berlin, Berlin, Germany)

  • Schaff Felix

    (European University Institute (EUI), Fiesole, Italy)

Abstract

This article surveys the measurement of historical wealth and income inequality in Germany. We discuss the underlying data sources, the challenges they pose, and the opportunities they create. We also identify two promising avenues for future research. First, we argue that the geographic granularity of German historical statistics provides researchers with the opportunity to investigate the causes of inequality. Second, several dimensions of historical inequality remain under-explored, for example, the equalizing role of welfare state institutions such as public pensions.

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  • Albers Thilo & Bartels Charlotte & Schaff Felix, 2024. "Measuring Historical Inequality in Germany," German Economic Review, De Gruyter, vol. 25(4), pages 275-299.
    • Handle: RePEc:bpj:germec:v:25:y:2024:i:4:p:275-299:n:1002
    DOI: 10.1515/ger-2024-0060
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    Keywords

    inequality; measurement; history;
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    JEL classification:

    • D63 - Microeconomics - - Welfare Economics - - - Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement
    • N13 - Economic History - - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics; Industrial Structure; Growth; Fluctuations - - - Europe: Pre-1913
    • N14 - Economic History - - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics; Industrial Structure; Growth; Fluctuations - - - Europe: 1913-

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