The Inequality Footprints of Nations: A Novel Approach to Quantitative Accounting of Income Inequality

摘要: In this study we use economic input-output analysis to calculate the inequality footprint of nations. An shows link that each country’s domestic activity has income distribution elsewhere in world. To end employment and household accounts for 187 countries an historical time series dating back 1990. Our results show 2010, most developed had was higher than their within-country inequality, meaning order support lifestyles, these source imports from more unequal economies. Amongst exceptions are United States Kingdom, which placed them on a par with many developing countries. Russia high nevertheless it lowest world, is because its trade connections Commonwealth Independent Europe. findings commodities inequality-intensive, such as electronic components, chemicals, fertilizers, minerals, agricultural products often originate characterized by levels inequality. Consumption may implicate both