27.10.2014

8. Sozialstaatsenquete: Soziale Mobilität und Einkommensungleichheiten

Main event: 8. Sozialstaatsenquete: Soziale Mobilität und Einkommensungleichheiten

Organised by: Austrian Institute of Economic Research, Federation of Austrian Social Security Institutions

Persons: WIFO

Language: Englisch

Although employment rates are rising as well as the qualification of working age population is increasing, we observe growing income inequality. In societies with large income gaps there are negative effects on equal opportunities and social mobility. The conference highlights the newest empirical facts for Austria and Sweden.