New perspectives on global inequality throughout history

Jan Luiten van Zanden, Marco Mira d’Ercole, Mikołaj Malinowski, Auke Rijpma

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Abstract

This chapter provides an introduction to, and summary of, the contents of this book. It outlines the aim of the project and provides an overview of the indicators covered, comparing them with those used in the OECD Better Life Initiative. The chapter also presents the criteria used through the report to assess the quality of the indicators used and discusses practical and methodological issues. Finally, the chapter summarises the content of each chapter and its main highlights.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNew Perspectives on Well-being and Global Inequality since 1820
Place of PublicationParis
PublisherOECD Publishing
Chapter1
Pages18-28
Number of pages10
ISBN (Electronic)978-92-64-40315-4
ISBN (Print)978-92-64-80029-8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 25 Mar 2021

Publication series

NameHow Was Life?
Volume2

Keywords

  • OECD
  • Better life initiative
  • Inequality
  • GDP, well-being
  • Welfare

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