Probability that sons of fathers in the bottom 20 percent of the earnings distribution end up in the bottom or top 40 percent as adults, by country
| Low-earning father, son in bottom 40 percent | Low-earning father, son in top 40 percent | |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 66.7% | 18.1% |
| United Kingdom | 53.8% | 29.6% |
| Norway | 51.6% | 27.8% |
| Finland | 51.2% | 28.5% |
| Sweden | 50.1% | 28.5% |
| Denmark | 47.3% | 33.3% |
Source: Authors' analysis of Jantti et al. (2006)