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Review: The “Research Handbook on Intergenerational Inequality”, edited by Elina Kilpi-Jakonen, Jo Blanden, Jani Erola, and Lindsey Macmillan
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Abstract
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The “Research Handbook on Intergenerational Inequality”, edited by Elina Kilpi-Jakonen, Jo Blanden, Jani Erola, and Lindsey Macmillan, provides a highly valuable and comprehensive overview of the extensive literature on intergenerational inequality. It stands out for bringing together the latest insights from both the fields of economics and sociology, covering different life domains and a wide range of countries. Each chapter is carefully selected and offers valuable insights from leading experts on different aspects of intergenerational inequality. This diversity provides readers with a thorough understanding of the scope and multiple mechanisms underlying the transmission and perpetuation of intergenerational inequalities. Hence, it is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in this complex topic.
Keywords:
Intergenerational inequality
Social mobility
Equality of opportunity
Income mobility
Social reproduction
Journal
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