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See detailThe intergenerational transmission of wealth in rich countries
Nolan, Brian; Palomino, Juan; van Kerm, Philippe UL et al

Article for general public (2020)

Whether and how much intergenerational transfers contribute to wealth inequality is still subject to debate. This column analyses household survey data on inheritance and gifts inter vivos in France ... [more ▼]

Whether and how much intergenerational transfers contribute to wealth inequality is still subject to debate. This column analyses household survey data on inheritance and gifts inter vivos in France, Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and the US to relate current household wealth levels and inequality to the receipt of intergenerational wealth transfers. In these countries, large transfers increase overall wealth inequality. Strengthening taxation capacity and instating lifetime capital acquisitions tax for gifts and inheritances may help counter the dis-equalising effect of intergenerational transfers. [less ▲]

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See detailAre retail investors noise traders?
Wolff, Christian UL

Article for general public (2019)

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See detailRipples of risk
Wolff, Christian UL; Pisa, Magdalena UL

Article for general public (2016)

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See detailHow location affects friendship interactions
Patacchini, Eleonora; Picard, Pierre M UL; Zenou, Yves

Article for general public (2015)

Little is known about how social interactions are affected by geographical distance. This column argues that students tend to interact more with those who are highly central in the network of social ... [more ▼]

Little is known about how social interactions are affected by geographical distance. This column argues that students tend to interact more with those who are highly central in the network of social contacts, and who are geographically closer. Geographical distance is then a hinder to social interactions. [less ▲]

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See detailThe global crisis beyond banks’ balance sheets
Wolff, Christian UL

Article for general public (2015)

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See detailBasel regulation: friend or foe of small business lending
Wolff, Christian UL

Article for general public (2015)

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