Course: Economics of Inequality (5208-621)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Klaus Prettner (verantwortlich)

Type of Course:

lecture

In-Class Hours Per Week:

2

Contents:

Characteristics of inequality and.statistical measures to assess the degree of inequality; stylized facts of inequality between and within countries; modeling the evolution of inequality; interrelations between inequality and growth; potential policy measures.

Literature:

Selected articles published in internationally recognized journals

Location:

Hohenheim

Module:

• 5208-620 Economics of Inequality (compulsory)