Figure T
Intergenerational mobility and income inequality in 22 countries
| Country | Intergenerational earnings elasticity | Gini coefficient |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 0.49 | 0.458 |
| Australia | 0.26 | 0.352 |
| Brazil | 0.58 | 0.539 |
| Canada | 0.19 | 0.326 |
| Chile | 0.52 | 0.523 |
| China | 0.6 | 0.415 |
| Denmark | 0.15 | 0.247 |
| Finland | 0.18 | 0.269 |
| France | 0.41 | 0.327 |
| Germany | 0.32 | 0.283 |
| Italy | 0.5 | 0.36 |
| Japan | 0.34 | 0.249 |
| New Zealand | 0.29 | 0.362 |
| Norway | 0.17 | 0.258 |
| Pakistan | 0.46 | 0.327 |
| Peru | 0.67 | 0.48 |
| Singapore | 0.44 | 0.425 |
| Spain | 0.4 | 0.347 |
| Sweden | 0.27 | 0.25 |
| Switzerland | 0.46 | 0.337 |
| United Kingdom | 0.5 | 0.36 |
| United States | 0.47 | 0.408 |
Note: The higher the Gini coefficient, the higher the inequality. The higher the intergenerational earnings elasticity, the lower the extent of mobility.
Source: Authors' adaptation of Corak (2012, Figure 2)
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