The World Distribution of Household Wealth

James Davies, Anthony Shorrocks and Edward Wolff ()

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Abstract: There has been much recent research on the world distribution of income, but also growing recognition of the importance of other contributions to well-being, including those of household wealth. Wealth is important in providing security and opportunity, particularly in poorer countries that lack full social safety nets and adequate facilities for borrowing and lending. [Discussion Paper No. 2008/03]

Keywords: wealth; net worth; personal assets; wealth inequality; households; balance sheets; portfolios (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010-11
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Working Paper: The World Distribution of Household Wealth (2007)
Working Paper: The World Distribution of Household Wealth (2006)
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