Theoretical Models of Inequality Transmission across Multiple Generations

Gary Solon

No 18790, NBER Working Papers from National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc

Abstract: Existing theoretical models of intergenerational transmission of socioeconomic status have strong implications for the association of outcomes across multiple generations of a family. These models, however, are highly stylized and do not encompass many plausible avenues for transmission across multiple generations. This paper extends existing models to encompass some of these avenues and draws out empirical implications for the multigenerational persistence of socioeconomic status.

JEL-codes: J62 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013-02
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Published as Research in Social Stratification and Mobility Volume 35, March 2014, Pages 13–18 Inequality Across Multiple Generations Cover image Theoretical models of inequality transmission across multiple generations Gary Solon,

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