03/2024 – Inequality

Amidst global challenges such as the climate crisis, ongoing geopolitical conflicts, and the recent pandemic, it becomes evident that inequalities in income, education, and health persist, and always have a political dimension.
 
Our ZEW Monthly edition focusing on “Inequality” presents the institute’s latest research in this field, offering potential solutions to various problems. Our analyses reveal that the Bavarian Family Allowance fails to effectively reach households at risk of poverty, suggesting a need for a more targeted approach. Additionally, ZEW researchers show that boosting the representation of women in leadership roles and fostering a more inclusive corporate culture could enhance gender diversity in STEM fields. Finally, a study using Chinese data sheds light for the first time on the relationship between wealth inequality and membership of the Chinese Communist Party.